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Triumph of the Will
(1934)
- English subtitles
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Triumph of the Will is one of the most important films ever made. Not because it documents evil--more watchable examples are being made today. And not as a historical example of blind propaganda--those (much shorter) movies are merely laughable now. No, Riefenstahl's masterpiece--and it is a masterpiece, politics aside--combines the strengths of documentary and propaganda into a single, overwhelmingly powerful visual force. Riefenstahl was hired by the Reich to create an eternal record of the 1934 rally at Nuremberg, and that's exactly what she does. You might not become a Nazi after watching her film, but you will understand too clearly how Germany fell under Hitler's spell. The early crowd scenes remind one of nothing so much as Beatles concert footage (if only their fans were so well behaved!). Like the fascists it monumentalizes, Triumph of the Will overlooks its own weaknesses--at nearly two hours, the speeches tend to drone on, and the repeated visual motifs are a little over-hypnotic, especially for modern viewers. But the occasional iconic vista (banners lining the streets of Nuremberg, Hitler parting a sea of 200,000 party members standing at attention) will electrify anyone into wakefulness. --Grant Balfour From Leonard Maltin's Movie & Video Guide
Riefenstahl's infamous documentary on Hitler's 1934 Nuremberg rallies is rightly regarded as the greatest propaganda film of all time. Fascinating and (of course) frightening to see.
Copyright© Leonard Maltin, 1998, used by arrangement with Signet, a division of Penguin Putnam, Inc. read more Video Description
This documentary of the Sixth Nazi Party Congress at, ironically enough, Nuremberg, is a frightening example of powerful film propaganda. It helped launch Hitler into power and its sweeping style was later used by American director Frank Capra for his war documentaries. read more
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A Film Most Terrifying
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Gerald S. Hybarger
from San Jose, California, U.S.A.
November 30, 1999
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I first saw Leni Riefenstahl's, Triumph of the Will, when I was a college freshman in a history of film course. This version also included footage of the 1934 Olympics. Though it was a well made piece of propaganda, it was also the terrifying piece of film I've ever seen. This had to do with her presentaion to the public of how Adolf Hitler's charisma could draw you in and hold your attention, even if you didn't understand a single word he said. This and this alone makes this piece of film a prelude to the most horrifying piece of history the people of the 20th century will ever know.
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Gelungenes Werk von Leni Riefenstahl!
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A viewer
from Deutschland
October 27, 1999
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Ein muß für jeden der sich Geschichtlich weiterbilden möchte.
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Leni Riefenstahl--Ubermensch and Filmmaker
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Reviewer:
Eric Yates (ericyates@usa.net)
from Nevada, Missouri
August 10, 1999
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When one watches Triumph des Willens, it is not difficult to find the genius that Leni Riefenstahl displays in the film. Note how she always associates Hitler with height--first when in the plane floating through the clouds (landing in Nurnberg like a God from Heaven) and later as he is giving speeches on the platform. Her camera angle when Hitler is on the platform is always from below and showing Hitler with the sky in the background--associating Hitler with the Heavens once again. Riefenstahl also utilized moving cameras (as on side-cars driving, and on flagpoles behind the speech platform). These are just a few of many quialities that make Triumph des Willens a film for the ages.
--This text refers to the Unknown Binding edition.
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hypnotic and awe-inspiring
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Reviewer:
Keith Autrey autreyk@erols.com
from Newport News, VA
May 13, 1999
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I use excerpts from this film to show in my high school World History class. The video captures Hitler's oratory magic and one can see why the German people fell under his spell. The pictures of the Party rallies are simply amazing as Hitler walks between 200,000 of his followers. This scene is definitely a jaw dropper for my students. I must agree with my fellow reviewer that the film seems to spend a little bit too much time in some areas. For example, when the Party members are marching in formation by Hitler with him saluting them...well, this takes forever and is too long for the attention span of a teenager. Overall, excellent film.
--This text refers to the Unknown Binding edition.
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