Leni Riefenstahl
author · photographer
Leni Riefenstahl (1902–2003) was a German filmmaker, photographer, and actress who remains one of the most controversial figures in cinema history. Initially an aspiring dancer, she transitioned to filmmaking in the 1930s, where she gained notoriety for producing propaganda films for the Nazi Party, most notably 'Triumph of the Will' (1935) and 'Olympia' (1938). Despite her association with National Socialism, she was recognized by critics as a technical innovator in cinematography. After World War II, she was blacklisted from filmmaking but continued to work as a photographer and author. In her later years, she focused on nature photography, specifically underwater scenes, which culminated in the publication of 'Coral Gardens' (1978) and 'Wonders under Water' (1990). She died at the age of 101.[1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8]
- cinematography
- propaganda
- nature photography
- scuba diving
Books
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Coral Gardens€5.00
Works by Leni Riefenstahl
- 1978 Coral Gardens Translation of Korallengärten.
- 1990 Wonders under Water Second book of underwater photography.
- 1935 Triumph of the Will Propaganda film.
- 1938 Olympia Documentary of the Summer Olympics.
References
- Leni Riefenstahl. Wikipedia link
- Leni Riefenstahl, 101, Dies; Film Innovator Tied to Hitler. New York Times. 2003 link
- Birth of Leni Riefenstahl. History Today link
- Guardian Obituaries - Germany. The Guardian. 2003 link
- Leni Riefenstahl. Encyclopedia.com link
- Leni Riefenstahl. Britannica link
- Coral Gardens. Wikipedia link
- Leni Riefenstahl - Coral Gardens. The Night Library link