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Triumph des Willens

Triumph des Willens

1935
Documentary, War
1h 50m
A legendary propaganda/documentary of the Third Reich's 1934 Nuremberg Party Rally. Featuring a cast of thousands as well as, of course, Hitler, Himmler, Goebbels, Hess, Goering and other top party officials. (imdb)

Directed by:

Leni Riefenstahl

Screenwriter:

Leni Riefenstahl, Walter Ruttmann

Starring:

Adolf Hitler, Max Amann, Martin Bormann, Walter Buch, Walter Darré, Otto Dietrich

Genres:

Documentary, War

AKA:

Triumph of the Will

Country:

Germany

Language:

German
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Triumph des Willens

1935
Documentary, War
1h 50m
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martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 18 Jun 2007
72
41st
Certainly it's a masterpiece of impressive spectacle and cinematography. As effective propoganda, I'm sure it's unparalled. There's actually not much of substance at all; most of the speeches are abstractions about loyalty and pride and strength. Specifics are strictly avoided. Overall it's an impressive work on Riefenstahl's part, although it does get tedious after a while. Then again, I'm watching at home on my couch, not on a big screen in a theater full of fanatical Germans.
Rated 18 Jun 2007
doctor7doctor7
Rated 01 Apr 2007
94
97th
From a film making point of view this film is nothing short of sheer genius. Absolutely amazing cinematography. The massive German army demonstrations are so impressive that this truly allows you to see how the entire country was rallied behind Hitler and his so called "national pride". However, this is also absolutely terrifying to see such might when you know the terrible destruction and inhuman war crimes that would soon come to pass.
Rated 01 Apr 2007
egbertsouseEgbertSouse
Rated 14 May 2009
75
41st
On an objective scale, this is an absolutely brilliant documentary. Not overly polished, but rather powerful in editing and composition as if shot on the fly. Thankfully, the techniques Leni introduced have become staples of documentary filmmaking - much of which utilized to expose the evils of fascism.
Rated 14 May 2009
kasperlKasperL
Rated 01 Apr 2018
60
50th
Interesting, well-shot footage and too much marching.
Rated 01 Apr 2018
lumpnboylumpnboy
Rated 29 Jul 2015
5
0th
And then comes the ceremony where the Princess awards medals to Luke and Han in front of the massed troops of the Rebel Alliance.
Rated 29 Jul 2015
lisa_iilisa-
Rated 30 Jul 2013
0
0th
not just evil but boring. the technicals are good but overrated, and watching half an hour of parades isn't my idea of fun. apparently loved by critics all around the world who love to exclaim "it may be offensive, but it's just *so* artistic"!
Rated 30 Jul 2013
mwgerbmwgerb
Rated 14 Feb 2013
45
35th
I'm not really sure what I'm supposed to take away from this, since it's not a look from the outside world at the Nazis, or propaganda from the Nazis to the outside world. This is a movie about Nazis for Nazis, which means that the approximate hour and a half of fanfare just drags. I guess what I gathered was that Leni Riefenstahl is a cinematographic genius, and that real life Hitler is as equally horrifying as fictional caricatures of him.
Rated 14 Feb 2013
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 04 Sep 2007
70
26th
Really, I could have given this film any score and been fine with it. The message of the film is, of course deplorable, and the presentation is a bit dated, with some of the marches going on way too long. Still, as an examination of the power of propaganda it's amazing, both as a stand alone piece, looking at the way Riefenstahl uses images to entrance the viewer, and in the context of what it ended up being.
Rated 04 Sep 2007
kenmeistersKenMeisters
Rated 03 Jul 2017
44
16th
Remarkable cinematography. Some of the wide shots of soldiers marching in formation are really impressive. But aside from that rather boring since its basically just Hitler, marching soldiers and speeches about Hitler, marching soldiers and how great Germany is. Get some knowledge about what happend historically before watching it.
Rated 03 Jul 2017
vdecraimVdecraim
Rated 30 Sep 2014
50
14th
Adolf Hitler in Concert.
Rated 30 Sep 2014
recklessmessrecklessmess
Rated 26 Jul 2011
60
37th
It's hard for me to rate this, seeing as though it's two things - a groundbreaking film for its genre, and propaganda film for the Nazi party. On one hand, if we can rationalize that this film was made prior to all of the atrocities that occurred, we might be able to view it in a fairer light. But we all know you can't turn a blind eye on history. Every single point of my score was awarded for cinematography alone.
Rated 26 Jul 2011
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 26 Feb 2010
55
28th
A hard film to both watch and rate. The cinematography is great considering the time it was shot and it is a great look at the impact of propaganda. While it has value in the sense of history and watching select scenes can be interesting, the film as a whole really drags. Most every scene is too long and most scenes are pretty repetitive of each other. It's like being forced to watch incredibly long home movies of people, you just get to see how self-absorbed they are.
Rated 26 Feb 2010
nilkynarfynilkynarfy
Rated 17 Apr 2009
10
7th
Poison in a pretty pill is still poison.
Rated 17 Apr 2009
kmcneilKMcNeil
Rated 07 Jan 2009
9
94th
Unparalleled. In every way, both good and bad.
Rated 07 Jan 2009
cerebrusCerebrus
Rated 04 Jan 2009
90
93rd
sigh. unfortunately.
Rated 04 Jan 2009
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 08 Jun 2019
68
33rd
While its value as a historical document is undeniable, this is ultimately a pretty tedious affair. The camerawork providing a beautiful (and oddly poignant) look at pre-war Nuremberg is the highlight; leaving aside their chilling grotesquerie, the scenes involving Hitler and his troops (marching and otherwise) are repetitive and unenlightening. Perhaps the lesson here is that the best propaganda doesn't hope to convert the unreachable, but merely serves to agitate and strengthen the 'base'.
Rated 08 Jun 2019
guvolefouguvolefou
Rated 15 Jul 2018
85
92nd
¯_(?)_/¯
Rated 15 Jul 2018
cosmicmonkeyCosmicMonkey
Rated 30 May 2016
35
3rd
Very difficult to sit through, and not just because of the propaganda. The camerawork, cinematography and editing are far better in Riefenstahl's later work Olympia, and, much like a 2-hour documentary on the Republican National Convention, the content matter itself is very tedious and boring. It's certainly fascinating from a historical perspective though: even after taking multiple University courses on 20th century European History, there were still new things I took away from this.
Rated 30 May 2016
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 01 Oct 2014
3
9th
I swear, his loyal followers must've been promised a lifetime supply of potato salad and sauerkraut. How could they otherwise have listened to his maddening drivel for more than 2 hours ?
Rated 01 Oct 2014
waddayanutswaddayanuts
Rated 29 Sep 2013
58
12th
How those nazis could carry a straight face through all these mass shenanigans is beyond me. I mean, talk about lack of self-irony. 55.000 men with spades doing some kind of musical act cheering "We plant trees!". But then, two hours of this gets kind of tiresome.
Rated 29 Sep 2013
snallygastersnallygaster
Rated 02 Apr 2013
15
4th
omg, Hitler is such a dork! He reminds me of Steve Jobs at one of his Apple events. Seriously, though, not only is this Zack Snyder's finest work so far, but Charlie Chaplin has never been better. By the way, we all know from film class that this documentary laid the groundwork for political campaign advertising as we now know it, but did you know it was also the inspiration for "Maid in Manhattan"? True story.
Rated 02 Apr 2013
moncliviemonclivie
Rated 23 Oct 2011
40
7th
Two words: fast forward.
Rated 23 Oct 2011
prowlerprowler
Rated 20 Oct 2011
33
26th
Gonna agree with Ebert's opinion that, while undoubtedly a canon film, it's not that cinematically remarkable. Still some awesome crowd & speech scenes.
Rated 20 Oct 2011
mandymandy
Rated 14 Jun 2011
6
43rd
Obviously this can only be viewed in its historical context and as a female director in the 1930's it is a truimph for Leni Riefenstahl but I found it tedious. Probably should have watched the version with the commenatry.
Rated 14 Jun 2011
dmarquesdmarques
Rated 04 Nov 2010
79
62nd
Rifenstahl manages to capture a boring, insane and propagandistic event, and actually make it passable enough to watch. Good cinematography, but thats about it.
Rated 04 Nov 2010
bunkenBunken
Rated 30 Sep 2010
90
96th
Breathtaking and unbelievable... Riefenstahl was a great filmmaker,but sadly she is mostly remembered for being Hitlers director instead of a great creative and passionate movie maker. The scenes from the Nazi parade are amazing, and she captures Hitler as the magnificent speaker as he was. This film is obligatory for anyone who has the slightest interest in WWII...
Rated 30 Sep 2010
overratedoverrated
Rated 09 Apr 2010
33
25th
Starring: Adolf Hitler
Rated 09 Apr 2010
crocgatorCrocGator
Rated 02 Mar 2009
100
98th
Riefenstahl was a master of cinematography. She quite simply does not receive enough credit for what she did with the medium. Those who don't see the revolutionary filming techniques pioneered in this political showcase need to look at it from a dissociated perspective and imagine themselves as an early 20th century European not used to constant visual media saturation.
Rated 02 Mar 2009
helfen419helfen419
Rated 29 Jan 2009
90
89th
Great Cinematography
Rated 29 Jan 2009
teknicolorteknicolor
Rated 04 Oct 2008
98
99th
Leni was a (misguided) genius, with a perfectly charismatic subject.
Rated 04 Oct 2008
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 20 Sep 2008
80
77th
Down right chilling.
Rated 20 Sep 2008
farzanFarzan
Rated 20 Aug 2007
92
92nd
Good film. The Cinematography is amazing. The movie shows perfectly just how powerful and insane the Nazi's and Hitler were. Cinematically genius, but very sad and scary in any other perspetive.
Rated 20 Aug 2007
ayavaronAyavaron
Rated 14 Aug 2007
20
10th
I was expecting to see insight into the Nazi takeover of Germany or at least some interesting imagery but it was actually just really really boring.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
synthonosynthono
Rated 21 Dec 2023
15
1st
While an interesting historical document, especially since it cements the aesthetic of fascism - mass movement, obsession with national and militaristic symbols, curiously shirtless male bodies - as an actual film to find it has merit is to in a sense agree with some aspects of it. Because it is all speeches - which are preaching to the choir - and endless marches. It's a bad movie, about horrible people, which effectively captures what those people are about.
Rated 21 Dec 2023
shockularSHOCKULAR
Rated 16 Nov 2022
50
9th
An important movie historically, and chilling to see, and objectively very well done technically (though not as remarkable as I'd been led to believe) and as a piece of propaganda, at least to the already initiated. I've given it a rating kind of in the middle, though, because it's just impossible to separate it from what it is. It's a bit boring at times, too.
Rated 16 Nov 2022
akatemossfanAKateMossFan
Rated 21 Jan 2022
2
21st
adragon91ADragon91
Rated 12 Mar 2021
40
20th
Historically significant for sure, but is it really all that good? I mean, I can't imagine that many people watching this today being blown away at what is essentially two hours of Nazi and Hitler praising. It probably was cutting-edge back then, but I found it pretty tedious to watch. I understand it influencing the media and our perception, but other than being a one time watch or for a history project, it's a time capsule film that's not very appealing as a Documentary.
Rated 12 Mar 2021
arberwaticusArberwaticus
Rated 09 Sep 2017
96
78th
It is extremely well made and a historical film that should never be forgotten to show the power of propaganda.
Rated 09 Sep 2017
barraocBarraoc
Rated 03 Mar 2017
80
85th
Visually impressive propaganda documentary produced by the Third Reich to showcase its 1934 Nuremberg Party Rally. Watched this during documentary class.
Rated 03 Mar 2017
backwardsuitbackwardsuit
Rated 12 Nov 2014
70
48th
Everyone should watch this as a lesson in the technique of cinematic propaganda. Lots of boring bits though.
Rated 12 Nov 2014
schnofelschnofel
Rated 08 Jul 2014
80
90th
Certainly one of the great horror films.
Rated 08 Jul 2014
trixrabbiTrixRabbi
Rated 13 Jun 2013
67
24th
How do you rank something like this? It's a visual marvel, but it's also propaganda for one of the most evil regimes in history. I think it's best to look at it as a historical document, a window into how the Nazis viewed themselves. And it's certainly a technical masterpiece. A bit too long though, and very repetitive to the point of being boring.
Rated 13 Jun 2013
punqPUNQ
Rated 06 Jun 2013
80
99th
Difficult to deny the impact of the Nazi movement. Here Leni Riefenstahl brings us right in the middle of it all! She sucks up the magnetism of the Nazis. Watching a film like this makes it easy to understand why people fell for the illusion. This gave them a sense of being apart of something great. And Riefenstahl's striking camera work was a strong part in creating the legend. Riefenstahl the director captured the magic of Hitler the actor.
Rated 06 Jun 2013
zachreviewsZachReviews
Rated 20 Feb 2013
85
48th
-15 points because Hitler. It's a film that allows you to enter a hole different world. It's a legendary piece of cinema and is honestly rather remarkable. Cinematography is great. Overall captivating...but again, it's Hitler. Hard to review. I by no means think Hitler was a cool dude, but this film is worth the watch.
Rated 20 Feb 2013
marcinMarcin
Rated 21 Oct 2012
90
95th
Amazing, would give 95, gave only 90 because of nasty political affiliation
Rated 21 Oct 2012
hofschneiderHofschneider
Rated 20 Apr 2012
10
1st
Rudolf Hess is the biggest bootlicker in the universe!
Rated 20 Apr 2012
jodamicojodamico
Rated 20 Feb 2012
73
35th
It's pure and perfect evil.
Rated 20 Feb 2012
theyshoot11theyshoot11
Rated 30 Nov 2011
83
66th
#331
Rated 30 Nov 2011
begoniabolbegoniabol
Rated 08 Nov 2011
63
51st
Well shot, pretty historical. But you mostly see people marching and praising Hitler. Gets more interesting during the speeches though (which are quite horrifying because you know what the future brought)
Rated 08 Nov 2011
daesanyeDaeSanye
Rated 16 Oct 2011
5
30th
Pretty boring actually... but it seemed to work well...
Rated 16 Oct 2011
zayankZayanK
Rated 08 Aug 2011
81
60th
Yes, it's as horrible (and beautiful) as they say.
Rated 08 Aug 2011
by_devolby Devol
Rated 15 Nov 2010
70
37th
tricky rating a film where a lot of it (the first 3/4?) blew chunks, and the remaining quarter provided a real aesthetic kick in the pants, harnessing the frightening magnintude of the gargantuan rallies, featuring that vertiginous elevator shot LR pulls off. I wouldn't in the least bit be surprised if a young Kubrick - had he seen this - would be TOTALLY influenced by LR's fetish for symmetry, centering the composition in a lot of those shots of the Nuremberg rally.
Rated 15 Nov 2010
lascielLasciel
Rated 14 Oct 2010
50
10th
Boring. Had some interesting parts, but a lot of it dragged. I suppose it would be different if I was German and recognized the cities and scenery and things.
Rated 14 Oct 2010
jkathrensjkathrens
Rated 05 Sep 2010
75
59th
My customary score for a film that is brilliant in technique but repugnant in content (see Birth of a Nation). I think it speaks volumes to the legitimacy of documentary film-making that two of its greatest early examples (this, and Nanook) were essentially re-staged for the benefit of the camera. It's impossible to truly trust what you see as an objective account of events. This particular film drags in the extreme... even in class we generously applied the fast forward button. See it once.
Rated 05 Sep 2010
jdelbalzo99jdelbalzo99
Rated 08 Feb 2010
80
55th
Really quite interesting. Terribly depressing, but it was an incredibly well made film.
Rated 08 Feb 2010
theyshoot10theyshoot10
Rated 13 Jan 2010
84
68th
325
Rated 13 Jan 2010
synapsecodsynapsecod
Rated 26 Dec 2009
80
84th
Impressive, not good
Rated 26 Dec 2009
cinemahellcinema_hell
Rated 21 May 2009
82
68th
I'm not a nazi, obviously, but this is an impressing documentary. It's some kind of mass lobotomy. I'm not sure, but I think Buñuel edited this version we got nowadays. It's frightening to see that this is no fiction at all, even though there's plenty of boring, dull moments. Oh, and there's a wonderful cinematography, of course.
Rated 21 May 2009
andaghandagh
Rated 30 Jan 2009
50
13th
It's not really possible to rate this.
Rated 30 Jan 2009
theyshoot08theyshoot08
Rated 19 Dec 2008
83
66th
347
Rated 19 Dec 2008
foenixFoenix
Rated 18 May 2008
87
61st
Even though it propagates the absurd Nazi ideology this picture is a masterpiece of film making.
Rated 18 May 2008
theyshoot07theyshoot07
Rated 01 Mar 2008
85
76th
# 301
Rated 01 Mar 2008
supergloosupergloo
Rated 07 Oct 2007
6
26th
I strongly advise if you're going to watch this, get your hands on the DVD with commentary by historian Dr. Anthony R. Santoro.
Rated 07 Oct 2007

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