Triumph Of The Will Analysis

Triumph of the Will is a documentary of the 1934 Nuremberg rally, a large announcement to the entire world of German’s rebirth showcasing Hitler and the Nazi party. The film functions as a documentary, merely chronicling the Nazi Party Congress. However, Leni Riefenstahl’s aesthetic choices and Nazi historical context are joined to make this a propaganda piece. The film is manipulated to glorify Hitler and the Nazi party immediately in its first sequence of eight minutes. The sequence includes shots of Hitler’s plane in the sky, the crowds and Nuremberg landmarks, of which ultimately combine to showcase Hitler and his regimes’ supremacy. In the first minute and a half, a series of white text on a black background recounting Germany’s suffering and rebirth lead by Hitler is shown accompanied by sombre, low pitched non-diegetic music. The music is sombre from 0:40 (describing Germany’s suffering) until 1:06 (announcing Germany’s rebirth), of when triumphal music is played. Cinematography then transitions from darkness to light clouds. The music is now serene, creating a welcoming and refreshing introduction for the spectator, …show more content…
The camera repeatedly cuts between shots of a jubilant crowd responding to his wave and then back to Hitler, signifying compliance and loyalty to the leader. Camera shots of the crowd are wide and embodied with dark shadows while shots of Hitler are brightly lit and focused. This lighting reminds the spectator that Hitler is in the spotlight and extremely adored by shadows that symbolize the citizens. Within the crowds, the camera focuses on cheerful women and children, this shows Hitler’s popularity and dominant presence in German society. During these scenes, triumphal music is played throughout to create an overtly grand atmosphere highlighting the significance of Germany’s rebirth lead by