Riefenstahl
Once a month, the Goethe-Institut collaborates with the Cinémathèque québécoise to present a significant work of contemporary German cinema: fiction films, documentaries, bold and entertaining productions by established and emerging filmmakers.
Filmmaker and Nazi propagandist Leni Riefenstahl is considered one of the most controversial women of the 20th century. Andres Veiel's mesmerizing documentary uses never-before-seen documents from her estate – including private films, photos, recordings and letters – to examine her legacy and its relevance to our modern times.
Andres Veiel
Andres Veiel is a German filmmaker. His working method is characterised by in-depth research that can span several years. During his career, he was largely celebrated for his documentaries, fiction films, theatrical productions, and writing. He is best known for his documentary Black Box BRD (2001) and his first fiction film, If Not Us, Who? (2010). Riefenstahl (2024), his most recent film, had its world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival.
Photo: Arno Declair
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