Triumph of the Will

Blog #5: The Job of Father and God Held By One Man: Hitler

As one of the most famous propaganda films, Leni Riefenstahl’s Triumph of the Will (1935) succeeds in illustrating both Hitler’s ability to manipulate German minds and the eagerness the Germans had in hoping that Hitler was sent to save them. The film is eerily able to capture these images and make them intimidating even for audiences today. Riefenstahl’s use of camera angles, lenses, and music enhance the emotions felt during the 1934 Nazi Party Congress in Nuremberg. She designed this film with intent of influencing German minds.