Leni Riefenstahl’s movie Triumph of the Will is recorded in a documentary style, and appears to be propaganda movie of Germany, Hitler and the Nazi party. It is quite influential because it is filled with Third Reich’s powerful speeches which are very intense and persuasive in addressing the German nation. The movie is intense, filled with powerful speeches addressing the public and appears to be staged and choreographed. For example, at one point, the public workers come together in a group and begin singing to Hitler to show their respect toward him. In addition, the movie is recorded during war time which in reality is very sad and depressing, but the music throughout the entire movie is joyful which defeats the purpose of recording the movie during war times.
Leni Riefenstahl’s main idea behind the documentary style was to show the power of Germany, especially Hitler as the mighty leader. Each scene in the movie is building a sequence of events which educates the viewer how …show more content…
The movie begins as Hitler is flying in an airplane and saluting to his people as the crowd shows him respect with the Nazi salute. From the very beginning, dramatic music is playing as a signal to indicate when the important figures are making appearances to the crowd. In addition, to show the respect and gratitude, women and children are giving flowers to the war heroes returning from war. During the time when Hitler is giving his speech, he’s always shown in an upward angle to make him appear taller. This camera view is done on purpose to show Hitler as tall and mighty, as someone who has power over people, even though, certain gestures are ignored and his speeches are adored by his public. Hitler’s attitude was very charismatic during every public appearance; therefore the public saw him as a true leader who was their solution for
Leni Riefenstahl’s main idea behind the documentary style was to show the power of Germany, especially Hitler as the mighty leader. Each scene in the movie is building a sequence of events which educates the viewer how …show more content…
The movie begins as Hitler is flying in an airplane and saluting to his people as the crowd shows him respect with the Nazi salute. From the very beginning, dramatic music is playing as a signal to indicate when the important figures are making appearances to the crowd. In addition, to show the respect and gratitude, women and children are giving flowers to the war heroes returning from war. During the time when Hitler is giving his speech, he’s always shown in an upward angle to make him appear taller. This camera view is done on purpose to show Hitler as tall and mighty, as someone who has power over people, even though, certain gestures are ignored and his speeches are adored by his public. Hitler’s attitude was very charismatic during every public appearance; therefore the public saw him as a true leader who was their solution for