Triumph of the Will
Seen it?1935 | 114 min | Documentary
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It earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for the curious. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 54 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1935: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A showcase of German chancellor and Nazi Party leader Adolf Hitler at the 1934 Nuremberg Rally.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
84% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
Won 1 Venice award: Venice Film Festival: Gold Medal.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 227K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Leni Riefenstahl
- Adolf HitlerSelf
- Max AmannSelf
- Hermann GöringSelf
- Martin BormannSelf
- Hans FrankSelf
- Sepp DietrichSelf
- Joseph GoebbelsSelf
- Erich RaederSelf
- Rudolf HessSelf
- Robert LeySelf