mathematician Hypatia and the historian Ban Zhao were born to families that permitted the education of girls in an era when females were rarely even taught to read. Not all the women represented here changed the world for the better. Filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl produced propaganda films that glorified Adolf Hitler’s brutal Third Reich. Jiang Qing‚ who fought bitterly to advance her own political powers during China’s Cultural Revolution‚ caused great suffering. Some‚ such as Boudicca‚ who led a bloody
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In modern film‚ many critics focus on the special effects and the science of realism. However‚ in Triumph of the Will‚ directed by Leni Riefenstahl‚ the film contrasts the idea that film are made for profits‚ philosophies instead of filming for the main purpose of entertainment and money‚ this film focused more on politics (propaganda). Riefenstahl’s works revolutionized the entertainment world. This essay will describe how Riefenstahl’s technique were used. I.e. Riefenstahl’s techniques implicate
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Olympics 1. (Primary Source) Riefenstahl‚ Leni. Olympia: Festival of the People. 1938. 112 minutes 2. (Primary Source) Riefenstahl‚ Leni. Olympia: Festival of Beauty. 1938. 91 minutes. When assessing the film Olympia from a seemingly naïve glance‚ it can easily be perceived as a film successful in capturing the beauty and spirit of the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games. Without taking into consideration the political context of the time‚ it is easy to assume that Leni Riefenstahl’s film Olympia is
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important situations in our lives. Yet we shut out the importance of our own history and pretend it never happened. It is very sad to know that human beings were treated and slaughtered just because of an act of superiority. Riefenstahl created the propaganda film in Triumph of the Will. When editing this film‚ Hitler is portrayed as a very powerful leader that everyone in Germany was so thankful to have. It seems like he was liked by all‚ but also portrayed a mysterious side.
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Leni Riefenstahl‚ was a famous film director of the time and a devoted propagandist supporting the Nazis. She was amazing in working the angles. Hitler was shown to the public first as one of them‚ an ordinary person‚ and then as a god. In this specific scene‚ the German population is introduced as a whole united community to put in contrast the failures of World War I and this was thanks to their obedience and loyalty to Hitler. The purpose of all the media creating a media cult on Hitler was to
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significant events in the life of the personality you have studied. 10 marks (Length: 250-300 words) Three significant events in the life of Leni Riefenstahl have been her knee injury‚ her first film “The Blue Light” and finally‚ her film “Triumph of the Will” which have had an undeniable impact on her life. A very influential event in the life of Riefenstahl was her knee injury which occurred during her dancing career. This facilitated her interest in acting‚ and later film. Her participation in
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along by events. Some individuals use events to advantage. How accurate is this statement in relation to the personality you have studied? “Leni Riefenstahl exploits events and other people to serve her own egotistical‚ obsessive and selfish ambition.” Leni Riefenstahl was born on the 22nd of August 1902 in Berlin. Her full name was Helene Amalie Bertha Riefenstahl. She accomplished a lot during her 101 years of living. She had successful careers as a dancer‚ actress‚ director‚ producer‚ editor‚ photographer
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Leni Riefenstahl Outline the main features of the personal background and the historical context of Leni Riefenstahl. Leni Riefenstahl was a female German film maker whose confidence‚ good looks‚ and willingness to speak her mind demanded respect. She was born in Berlin on the 22nd of August 1902. Her parents were Alfred and Bertha Eda‚ and she had a younger brother of 3 years named Heinz. Her father owned a very successful heating and ventilation company. Leni’s father always pushed Leni towards
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At the same time‚ Leni Riefenstahl released her documentary‚ Triumph of the Will. When analyzing these two essential documents of history‚ Hitler’s Nuremberg Laws and Riefenstahl’s documentary‚ there is a clear connection that solidifies the Nazi state’s rapid growth in power
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The film by Leni Riefenstahl’s‚ Triumph of the Will (1934) is an important part of history that is important to screen as a college course because it allows students to engage in critical thinking and assessment. Therefore‚ from a film point of view‚ Triumph of the Will (1934) through elements of mise en scène created a film promoting Nazi ideology through camera angles‚ sound‚ and creative editing. Film and media play a big part on influencing audiences to a desired ideology through visual persuasion
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