
The Wonderful, Horrible Life of Leni Riefenstahl
1993, Documentary, 3h 2m
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critics consensus
Leni Riefenstahl reflects on her own Wonderful, Horrible Life in this absorbing documentary, which contends with the contradiction of the awful power that great art can hold. Read critic reviews
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Movie Info
Ray Müller directs this extensive documentary on the life of Nazi propaganda filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl. Created at the behest of Riefenstahl, the film honestly delves into her association with Hitler and the extent to which she knows of the Nazi Party's entire strategy. It also gives a fuller picture of Riefenstahl's life, discussing her ascent from dancer to documentary filmmaker, as well as her post-Nazi work, which includes nature filmmaking and photography.
Cast & Crew
Leni Riefenstahl
Self
Self
Ray Müller
Director
Director
Ray Müller
Writer
Writer
Jacques de Clercq
Producer
Producer
Waldemar Januszczak
Producer
Producer
Hans Peter Kochenrath
Producer
Producer
Critic Reviews for The Wonderful, Horrible Life of Leni Riefenstahl
Audience Reviews for The Wonderful, Horrible Life of Leni Riefenstahl
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Oct 22, 2016An overlong but fascinating documentary about this remarkable filmmaker who mastered her techniques better than many directors, yet not only was limited as an artist (in terms of ideals) but also spent her life denying her guilt for collaborating with a genocidal regime.Carlos M Super Reviewer
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