Suppose I was a German at the time

Hassie 2022-03-24 09:03:46

Assuming I was a German at the time, how did I feel after watching this film? Germany is a great disciplined, healthy and strong country. I am fortunate to be born in a great era, because there is such a great leader to lead us forward. He is approachable, resolute and courageous, and he leads the German people to become prosperous and strong. The leader represents the party, the German people, he is brilliant and correct. . . . . .
From this point of view, Riefenstahl could not have been more successful. She managed to infect every audience, even me today. Of course, a large part of her success is due to the "actors" who participated in the crowd. There is no such loyal and enthusiastic crowd with raised Roman arms and sincere joyful faces. This film is at best a military parade, and there will be no so much power. So, are the masses wrong?
Why should such a documentary be banned? There are so many things for us to think about half a century later, "one nation, one country, one head of state", how familiar is it? Is it because too many shots in it are too close to our past memories?

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The Triumph of the Will quotes

  • Konstantin Hierl: [Reich Labor Service Corp/Reicharbeitdienst chief presents his men to Hitler] My Führer! I report 52,000 Labor Services men for review.

    Adolf Hitler: Hail, my Labor Service men!

    Reich Labor Service Men: [All 52,000 men, in thundering unison] Hail, my Führer!

  • Adolf Hitler: The German people are happy in the knowledge that a constantly changing vision has been replaced by a steadfast pole!