Leni Riefenstahl - Das Ende eines Mythos

Leni Riefenstahl's films have left a lasting impression on people worldwide, even among those who have not seen them in full. Her work remains deeply embedded in collective memory. Decades after the end of the Nazi era, she continued to deny any remorse and portrayed herself as an apolitical, naive figure under the Nazi regime. Her contributions to cinema have long been acknowledged. However, after years of research, book author Nina Gladitz reveals that Hitler's favored filmmaker was not merely a follower, but also an active perpetrator during the Third Reich, who used other filmmakers, including the talented cinematographer Willy Zielke, to further her own fame.