Analysis Of Triumph Of The Will By Leni Riefenstahl

Triumph of the Will is a propaganda film, directed by Leni Riefenstahl, thats purpose is to promote the idea that under Hitler’s leadership, Germany will once again rise to power. This film was commissioned by Hitler. This film was a staged documentary, meaning that scenes were planned ahead of time. The film is set in Nuremberg, Germany twenty years after WWI. The cameras take different angles in attempt to convince viewers to believe what they are seeing. At one point in the film there is even a camera moving up and down an elevator, giving a beautiful view of Hitler and the massive crowd in front of him. Each member of the crowd hailed and enthusiastically applauded him. Throughout the movie, the camera focuses on the faces of the

Basically it is saying that Germany struggled, and they will once again come to power. The prologue is accompanied with music like Star Wars. I think that it is important to give a background to the film, and powerfully state what the film is all about. The prologue did a nice job doing that. It was direct and to the point. Next, the film cuts to a grey, cloudy sky with Hitler’s plane flying through. To me it is metaphorically saying that he is a higher power coming to Earth. The plane touches down in Nuremberg, where it is met by a crowd of people. Hitler proceeds to parade through the streets in a mercedes. He stands saluting the crowds in a different way. Instead of the traditional Roman salute he moves his arm to his side and tilts his hand back, most likely because his arm is tired from constantly keeping it straight. The crowds of people were kept organized by the SA and SS officers. The SS officers took special precautions to keep Hitler safe. The director also cuts to images other than Hitler. During this scene it is evident that she is trying to equate Nuremberg’s beauty with Naziism. For example, she cuts to an image of a flower in the city’s daylight, and behind it there is a swastika. She also shows the old, beautiful buildings in the city, and then immediately cuts back to Hitler. It is subtle things like this that form the impression that naziism is a good thing. I think it is fascinating how she is able to form these subtle impressions. Her camerawork is excellent, and really makes the viewer believe that Naziism is a good thing. The film also cuts to images of Hitler Youth having a good time working. At this point the movie it is about twenty minutes in and there has not been anything political. The director eases the viewer into the political propaganda, with the impression that naziism is good. The politics begin in the congress building where they are honoring