Triumph of the Will
by Leni Riefenstahl
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Actor: Adolf Hitler, Hermann G?ring, Martin Bormann, Max Amann, Walter BuchDirector: Leni Riefenstahl
Brand: Ryko Distribution
Cinematographer: Albert Kling
Cinematographer: Arthur Schwertfeger
Cinematographer: Franz Koch
Cinematographer: Franz Weihmayr
Producer: Leni Riefenstahl
Writer: Leni Riefenstahl
Writer: Walter Ruttmann
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: German (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono; English (Original Language); Spanish (Original Language); Italian (Original Language); English (Subtitled)
Format: Black & White, DVD-Video, NTSC, Original recording remastered, Special Edition
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 120 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-03-28
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Synapse Films
DVD Reviews of Triumph of the Will
DVD Review: Propaganda...
Summary: 5 Stars
We have all seen excerpts from "Triumph of the Will" wheather we knew it or not but until you see the film from beginning to end you do not realize just how much of it had been used directly and the film technique copied as anti-Nazi Propaganda!DVD Review: A Warning to All
Summary: 5 Stars
This superb propaganda film is a warning for all generations. Germany had Hitler, well portrayed as a carnival medicine man, surrounded by puffed up, self-important people like Goering. Who is to say Huey Long of Louisiana would not have been America's replication had he lived? Mexico had Pancho Villa, Japan, Tojo. All countries seem subject to such seduction. That is why this is such an important film. We watch Hitler descend from the sky, almost angelic. The eyes of all who see him reflect glory, a new messiah. The audience swells to a cast of thousands, tens of thousands, and more. The soft speech evolves to staccato, the pauses in speech become more dramatic. Yes, "Hail Victory," Hail the leader.
Yes, hail the future. Large crowds of mindless apostates following the ultimate leader's call to "One country, one ideal, one leader (fuhrer)" could easily happen anywhere. Even America.
See this and tell all who will listen. It could happen here.
DVD Review: Leni Riefenstahl was Amazing and This Documentary is Film History
Summary: 5 Stars
I am a huge fan of early Documentaries. Like the internet is doing now, Film was the first way to truly unite the masses. Film allowed someone with a message to distribute it to as many people as they could. The biggest difference now is that the Internet can allow you to reach the masses CHEAP!!!
Leni Riefenstahl was a female Film Director in Nazi Germany. This film was commissioned by The Fuhrer himself. The techniques that she used were later duplicated by Legendary American War Documentary maker Frank Capra.
This movie chronicles the 6th Nazi Party Congress at Nuremberg and is clearly meant as pure German Propaganda. It does not depict ANY scenes of violence against any persons. Instead, it is aimed at the German people and it's youth as a device to draw support.
DVD Review: Historically Significant...
Summary: 5 Stars
Leni Riefenstahl's masterpiece, Triumph of the Will is a cinematic milestone. Set aside your preconceptions, notions of political correctness, kick back with some nachos and enjoy the spectacle, pageantry, patriotism and just plain ole unmitigated evil of a bygone era. Yes, this is THE "documentary" of the events of the Sixth Nuremberg Nazi Party Congress in 1934, featuring a cast of thousands, mind blowing special effects, and show stopping musical numbers, as well as (of course) Hitler, Himmler, Goebbels, Hess, Goering and assorted other Nazi superstars of the day.
Get caught up in the wackiness as Hitler and Goebbels lead the German people around like neutered sheep on Thorazine. The brilliant camera work and editing, ratchet up the tension incrementally from the opening marches and speeches to the closing ones, creating a yearning and semi-religious awe for the realization of the full spectrum dominance of Nazi ideology.
The legendary cinematic genius Leni Riefenstahl creates in the viewer an irresistible excitement over the images of mindless obedience to patently psychotic leaders and vulgar nationalistic narcissism. But politics aside, one can't help but admire the energy and skill that went into this classic; the sweeping vision and the insight that are meant to lead the audience to an epiphany. Triumph of the Will pays off in sheer entertainment value despite the cliff-hanger ending.
DVD Review: Great Propaganda Film
Summary: 3 Stars
I watched this film twice, and was amazed at the discipline imposed on the German people. It begins with Hitler flying in to a small airport, and follows a motorcade lined with cheering, adoring Germans, as Hitler is driven to his hotel. In scene after scene, we see Hitler reviewing field workers carrying shovels, Hitler's Youth Brigades, and torch light parades. The message is clear: Germans love Hitler. He was their savior. Those who didn't love Hitler are in concentration camps. We are not treated to concentration camp scenes, for this was clearly a propaganda film. This film is not rehearsed, it was filmed as it happened. Speeches are well rehearsed and scenes with troops and workers were choreographed by Speer, and Goebbels.
Since my initial review, I watched Lina being interviewed. She won an award for this film, but she regretted doing it. She was not political, she was an artist. Hitler implored her to do this film, and she did no others for the Nazi party.
This is an update: I've watched this film at least 50 times. I watch it when I prepare meals, eat dinner, or exercise. I love it! Maybe because I am sick, and need psychotherapy. But it's because I dislike George Bush so much. I prefer Hitler to Bush. At least Hitler brought Germany back from the grave. Bush drove us into the grave.
Description of Triumph of the Will
Studio: Wea-des Moines Video Release Date: 03/28/2006 Run time: 120 minutesTriumph 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
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
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