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Triumph Of The Will (1934) [DVD]

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Actors: Adolf Hitler, Hermann G�ring, Max Amann, Martin Bormann, Walter Buch
Directors: Leni Riefenstahl
Writers: Leni Riefenstahl, Walter Ruttmann
Producers: Leni Riefenstahl
Format: Black & White, Dubbed, PAL
Language German
Subtitles: Dutch, English, French, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish
Region: All Regions
Number of discs: 1
Classification: Exempt
Studio: Simply Media
DVD Release Date: 31 Aug 2001
Run Time: 127 minutes

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

ASIN: B00004YVEO
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 12,582 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)
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Triumph of the Will is one of the most important films ever made, not because it documents evil--more watchable examples are being made today. And not as a historical example of blind propaganda--those (much shorter) movies are merely laughable now. No, Riefenstahl's masterpiece--and it is a masterpiece, politics aside--combines the strengths of documentary and propaganda into a single, overwhelmingly powerful visual force. Riefenstahl was hired by the Reich to create an eternal record of the 1934 rally at Nuremberg, and that's exactly what she does. You might not become a Nazi after watching her film, but you will understand too clearly how Germany fell under Hitler's spell. The early crowd scenes remind one of nothing so much as Beatles concert footage (if only their fans were so well behaved!).

Like the Fascists it monumentalises, Triumph of the Will overlooks its own weaknesses--at nearly two hours, the speeches tend to drone on, and the repeated visual motifs are a little over-hypnotic, especially for modern viewers. But the occasional iconic vista (banners lining the streets of Nuremberg, Hitler parting a sea of 200,000 party members standing at attention) will electrify anyone into wakefulness. --Grant Balfour, Amazon.com

Special Features

German
Region 2
Exclusive 16 Page Illustrated Collectors Brochure
Chapter Notes
Original Pre War Movietone Cinema News Reports On Nazi Rallies
Dutch\English\French\Italian\Norwegian\Spanish

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5.0 out of 5 stars Triumph, 21 Jun 2005

By	N. Wilson "gogleddwr" (Yorkshire, UK of GB and NI) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

As history recedes from the fear and mad enthusiasms of this particular era it is becoming easier to view this work not exactly dispassionately - the passion and enthusiasm and the terrors they brought are integral to it - but with a degree of reserved understanding. As a child I lived surrounded by informed loathing of nazi-ism and fear of its consequences; we knew many German refugees; in 1939 my mother carefully burned some of her books for fear of what might be coming; for a while I had actually had a nurse maid who was a committed Nazi ... none of that helps towards a cool and balanced appreciation of Triumph des Willens; one is too afraid of yielding to its appeal. That appeal is hugely impressive and with all her technical and imaginative skill Fraulein Riefenstahl served it disastrously well ... so easy for her to be swept in the wave of enthusiasm of - as she says- 90% of the German people: I can understand that perfectly, and cannot blame her. Hitler promised, and in fact gave, so much that Germany needed - re-building of infrastructure; unity and organisation and pride; he did promise a "peace loving" nation founded in loyalty, hard work and great rewards ... and many believed him. It would be comical if it were not menacing and tragic to see such a mass of uniformed men performing weapon drill with their spades and shovels - we know that the real weapons and aggression were certainly to come. How many of these cheering masses and young boys (often strangely sad faced?) went on to die miserably at Stalingrad after betraying the more truly honourable traditions that Germany had?
One is bound to be overwhelmingly impressed by the sheer drilled organisation of the Nuremberg rally, as well as by its horrifying unquestioned militarism; Fraulein Riefenstahl's success in achieving a living representation of it is equally impressive. She was clearly pushing the technical capabilities of her cameras and film stock to their limits; one often wonders how she managed to insert cameras into positions where they could capture the pictures she needed. Unfortunately, in this copy at least, one feels that the film has aged and faded badly; some of that is no doubt due to her having to film big events at night in and in uneven lighting: here, surely, she was forced to push her equipment beyond its capacity? Viewed with any sort of sympathy at all, the effect is nonetheless hugely impressive, coherent and successful. An interesting study in the technical decisions she had to make. One thing to remember - and you cannot escape the morality or the politics - Hitler could never have made such a successful appeal to Germany ... and others outside ... if there had not been a vast substrate of truth and honest aspiration entwined into the monstrosity of his full intent and hideous destiny. We should know enough by now to understand this ... if not to be immune to similar false prophets in our own day. Name your own and watch closely at home. We too (let alone our American cousins) have a ferocious record of militarism and inolerance ... pretend what we will.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A work of pure art and the DVD itself is acceptable, 24 May 2006

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This review is from: Triumph of the Will [DVD] [1935] [US Import] [NTSC] (DVD)

I own several different DVDs of Triumph (as well as one VHS copy). None is perfect but I've found all to be watchable, including this one. Anyway, every household should own at least one copy of this masterwork as it's one of the very few timeless cinematic monuments of the 20th Century and an inspiring reminder of the untapped potential of film.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Bad Quality DVD, 4 Oct 2001

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I will not talk about the film, just about the DVD. I expected much more from the first publication of this documentary on DVD, having previously bought the excellent american german silent DVDs (Indian Tomb, Caligari and Nosferatu). I expected a sharp, clear image and good sound, a cinema-like experience as it is crucial for the understanding of this film to watch it as the audiences have watched it in the 30ies. But despite a quality boxing and booklet (different from the shot shown on this site) the film transfer itself is VHS quality, a lot of missing frames and bumps. The sound is scratchy and hollow. As it's the only way to see this movie there is no alternative to this DVD.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A classicly beautiful film that teaches about fascism
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