Die Macht der Bilder: Leni Riefenstahl (1993)

Leni Riefenstahl, a name that can not be ignored in German and even in the world's film history, has caused numerous controversies. This beautiful and mysterious woman is both a dancer, a cameraman, an actor and a director. as a director, she captures thousands of audiences with her strong masculine style. Her controversy comes from her contribution to the film industry and her indirect "crimes" against mankind. In times of turmoil, Rifenstarr's film style was appreciated by the Fuhrer Hitler, so he was invited to make a number of documentaries singing praises for the Nazis, such as "Victory of the will" and "Olympia". With the support of the Empire, Rifenstahl creatively promoted the aesthetics of films to an unprecedented level, and these films have become the devil's works that have been criticized after the war. Based on a large number of interviews and precious video materials, this film tells people about the life of this legendary woman who has gone through a hundred years.