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Leni Riefenstahl - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 22, 1902 |
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| Died | September 08, 2003 (age 101) |
| Birthplace | Berlin, German Empire |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo - (see also Leni Riefenstahl's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Director of 'Triumph of the Will' and 'Olympia'; innovative film techniques; association with Nazi propaganda. |
Intro
Leni Riefenstahl was a German filmmaker, photographer, and actress best known for directing propaganda films in Nazi Germany, most notably 'Triumph of the Will' and 'Olympia,' which are recognized both for their innovative cinematic techniques and their association with the Nazi regime.
Early Life & Background
Leni Riefenstahl was born in Berlin in 1902. She initially studied acting and dance before transitioning to film, first as an actress in German 'mountain films,' and later as a director.
Career Highlights
- Starred in and directed several German 'mountain films' in the 1920s and 1930s.
- Directed 'Triumph of the Will' (1935), a documentary of the 1934 Nazi Party Congress in Nuremberg.
- Directed 'Olympia' (1938), documenting the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, pioneering new filming and editing techniques.
- Worked as a photographer, including later assignments in Africa and underwater photography after World War II.
Trivia
- Riefenstahl's films, notably 'Triumph of the Will,' are considered masterpieces of cinematic art but are controversial due to their propagandistic content supporting the Nazi regime.
- After World War II, she claimed not to have known about the Holocaust and faced denazification tribunals, but was never convicted of war crimes.
- She continued working as a photographer well into her 90s, especially focusing on African subjects and underwater photography.
- 'Olympia' is credited with pioneering slow motion and tracking shots in sports cinematography.
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When was Leni Riefenstahl born?
Leni Riefenstahl was born the 22 August 1902.
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Berlin, German Empire.
On Her Birth-Day
About August 22nd, 1902, in brief:
- Historical events: The Cadillac Automobile Company was established on August 22, 1902, in Detroit, Michigan, by Henry M. Leland and former financial backers of Henry Ford. The company was named after Antoine Laumet de La Mothe, sieur de Cadillac, the French explorer who founded Detroit. Cadillac became known for its precision manufacturing and was acquired by General Motors in 1909.
- Day of the week: August 22nd, 1902 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
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