Riefenstahl

Riefenstahl is a documentary that examines the artistic legacy of Leni Riefenstahl and her complicated relationship with the Nazi regime. The film contrasts the way Riefenstahl presented her own life with evidence found in her personal archives, including letters, photographs, and recordings. By exploring these private materials, the movie investigates her awareness of the atrocities committed by the regime and her efforts to deny those ideological ties following the war.

The film was directed and written by Andres Veiel and produced by Sandra Maischberger. It features archive footage of Leni Riefenstahl, as well as figures such as Adolf Hitler, Joseph Goebbels, Albert Speer, Rudolf Hess, and Horst Kettner. A joint production between Germany and Italy, the project involved WDR, RAI Cinema, NDR, and BR.

Released on August 29, 2024, the documentary has a runtime of 115 minutes. It has been received positively by viewers on TMDB, where it holds a rating of 7.2/10 based on 45 votes.