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Riefenstahl

2024·Movie
1h 55min
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Spectacle4
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, politics, and a real life story

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Character Depth8
  • Complexity8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition5

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Explores Leni Riefenstahl's artistic legacy and her complex ties to the Nazi regime, juxtaposing her self-portrayal with evidence suggesting awareness of the regime's atrocities.
Biographical DocumentaryHistorical AnalysisEthical DilemmaNazi EraArtistic LegacyPropaganda CritiqueComplex Character StudyPolitical CommentaryThought-Provoking

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Riefenstahl legally?

Riefenstahl is included with a subscription to Kino Film Collection in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Riefenstahl worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 82). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Riefenstahl rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Riefenstahl?

1 h 55 min

Riefenstahl runs 1 h 55 min.

Is Riefenstahl based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Riefenstahl?

Critics90
Audiences71

Not quite. Critics rate Riefenstahl higher (90) than audiences (71). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Riefenstahl in?

GermanFrenchEnglish

It was made in German, with some French, English. Produced in Germany, Italy.

In how many countries can I watch Riefenstahl?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Riefenstahl in 21 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.