Leni Riefenstahl Biography

Leni Riefenstahl was a German filmmaker, actress, and dancer, widely noted for her aesthetics and innovations in filmmaking. Her works from the 1930s, though controversial due to their propaganda nature, are often cited as examples of outstanding cinematic work. Riefenstahl was a pioneer of film and photographic techniques, with her documentaries utilizing cranes, tracking rails, and multiple cameras simultaneously. Following World War II, her career shifted towards photography, focusing on subjects like the Nuba tribes and underwater life.