Leni Riefenstahl (and quoted interviewees)
German filmmaker and photographer whose work included the controversial 1934 propaganda film Triumph of the Will; in this episode her archival interviews and quoted voices provide firsthand account and reflection on the film and its reception.
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Mar 9, 2026 • 11min
Triumph of the Will: A Nazi propaganda film
Leni Riefenstahl, German filmmaker and photographer known for directing the 1934 Nuremberg rally film, reflects on her work and its fallout. Archival interviews and quoted voices explore technical innovations, tense interactions with Nazi officials, and the fierce debate over whether the film was art or propaganda. Short, intense accounts bring the controversy and legacy to life.
