Andres Veiel's documentary delves into the life of Helene Leni Riefenstahl, a significant yet controversial German filmmaker known for her groundbreaking works under the Nazi regime. While her films like 'Triumph of the Will' and 'Olympia' are celebrated for their innovation in cinematography and propaganda, Riefenstahl's connection to the Nazis raises moral and ethical questions. The documentary reveals her abandonment of a documentary project on the invasion of Poland due to its grim reality and examines her later claims of ignorance about the events surrounding her work, casting a shadow on her legacy.
Riefenstahl effectively invented the modern-day Olympics with its opening and closing ceremonies and media coverage.
The film gives a stomach-turning account of Riefenstahl's controversial projects during the Nazi regime, highlighting her unsettling moral complexities.
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