Who is this woman?
This is Leni Riefenstahl, a German film director, actress and dancer widely noted for her aesthetics and innovations as a filmmaker.
Her most famous film was Triumph of the Will, a documentary film made at the 1934 congress in Nuremberg of the Nazi Party.
Riefenstahl’s prominence in the Third Reich, along with her personal association with Adolf Hitler, destroyed her film career following Germany's defeat in World War II, after which she was arrested but released without any charges.
More Info:
www.ushmm.org
What are your thoughts on this subject?
8 Comments
Diane Herbert Wall
Ben, I've read that she wanted to live. Perhaps she thought the Nazis were winning---go along to get along maybe?.
Ben
She sided with the wrong set of people.
Richard D. Boyle
The German uniforms gave me the answer. Creator of the Nazi propaganda film “Triumph of the Will”.
Chris Braid
Excellent question and informative answer.
Bill Wilkes
If you read the book “Triumph” or see the movie “Race”, you’ll learn of both Leni & Luz Long & his unlikely friendship w Jesse Owens. Incredible true stories.
Puppermom
Great question👍
Paul Harkey
Talk about a lucky guess…Don't think I've ever heard of Leni Riefenstahl...
Kenneth Nejib
Lucky lucky lucky guess!