Hitler’s controversial filmmaker, Leni Riefenstahl, poses as a misunderstood victim as she attempts to edit, reassemble, and sanitise her notorious past. A woman of many contradictions, Leni aligned herself with Hitler for fame – and although blacklisted for this alliance, she is still recognised as a genius filmmaker for her innovative work by the film community throughout her long and varied life. Assembly Rooms (Drawing Room), Thursday 1st – Sunday 25th August 2024 (not 13th, 20th) at 17:25.
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