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The film "Triumph of the Will" primarily documents the 1934 Nazi Party Congress held in Nuremberg.
Answer: True
The film "Triumph of the Will" chronicles the 1934 Nazi Party Congress held in Nuremberg, Germany, which was attended by over 700,000 Nazi supporters.
Adolf Hitler commissioned "Triumph of the Will" and was credited as an executive producer in the opening titles.
Answer: True
Adolf Hitler commissioned the film and served as an unofficial executive producer, with his name appearing in the opening titles.
The earlier film "The Victory of Faith" became problematic for the Nazis due to the prominent role of Ernst Röhm, who was later executed during the Night of the Long Knives.
Answer: True
"The Victory of Faith" became an embarrassment because SA Leader Ernst Röhm, who had a prominent role in it, was executed during the Night of the Long Knives, leading to an order to erase all references to him.
Walter Ruttmann was initially tasked with directing the successor film to "The Victory of Faith" before Leni Riefenstahl assumed control.
Answer: True
Walter Ruttmann was initially involved in the project intended to succeed "The Victory of Faith," but Leni Riefenstahl ultimately took sole control after Hitler's intervention.
What event does the film "Triumph of the Will" primarily document?
Answer: The 1934 Nazi Party Congress in Nuremberg.
The film "Triumph of the Will" chronicles the 1934 Nazi Party Congress held in Nuremberg, Germany, which was attended by over 700,000 Nazi supporters.
Why did the earlier film "The Victory of Faith" become an embarrassment to the Nazi regime?
Answer: Its main star, Ernst Röhm, was executed during the Night of the Long Knives.
"The Victory of Faith" became problematic because Ernst Röhm, a central figure in the film, was executed during the Night of the Long Knives, necessitating the removal of all references to him.
What happened to most copies of "The Victory of Faith" after Ernst Röhm's execution?
Answer: They were ordered to be destroyed.
Following Ernst Röhm's execution, all known copies of "The Victory of Faith" were ordered to be destroyed, rendering it a lost film until a copy was later discovered.
Who was commissioned by Hitler to create a successor film to "The Victory of Faith" in April 1934?
Answer: Leni Riefenstahl
In April 1934, Hitler commissioned Leni Riefenstahl to direct the successor film to "The Victory of Faith."
What intervention by Hitler led to Riefenstahl taking sole control of the film project that became "Triumph of the Will"?
Answer: Hitler visited the studio and permanently removed Ruttmann from the project.
Hitler's visit to the studio on December 6, 1934, resulted in the permanent removal of Walter Ruttmann from the project, leaving Leni Riefenstahl in sole charge of the film that would become "Triumph of the Will."
Leni Riefenstahl held sole responsibility for the direction, production, and editing of "Triumph of the Will."
Answer: True
Leni Riefenstahl directed, produced, and edited the film "Triumph of the Will," demonstrating comprehensive control over the project.
Before directing films, Leni Riefenstahl was known for her work as a popular German actress, not as a painter.
Answer: True
Leni Riefenstahl was a popular German actress before becoming a film director.
The nominal budget for "Triumph of the Will" was approximately $110,000 in 1934 US dollars.
Answer: True
The nominal budget for "Triumph of the Will" was roughly 280,000 RM (Reichsmark), equivalent to approximately $110,000 in 1934 US dollars.
Adolf Hitler, not Leni Riefenstahl, suggested the title "Triumph of the Will" during the film's development.
Answer: True
Adolf Hitler suggested the title "Triumph of the Will" in September 1934.
Riefenstahl edited down over 130,000 meters of film to approximately 3,000 meters for the final version of "Triumph of the Will."
Answer: True
Riefenstahl began with 130,000 meters of film footage and meticulously edited it down to approximately 3,000 meters for the final release version by March 1935.
Who is credited as the director, producer, and editor of "Triumph of the Will"?
Answer: Leni Riefenstahl
Leni Riefenstahl held comprehensive responsibility for "Triumph of the Will," serving as its director, producer, and editor.
What was Leni Riefenstahl's profession prior to her career as a film director?
Answer: A popular German actress
Prior to her directorial work, Leni Riefenstahl established a successful career as a popular German actress.
Approximately how many cameramen and assistants were involved in the filming of "Triumph of the Will"?
Answer: 16 cameramen, each with an assistant, plus 120 other assistants
The production crew for "Triumph of the Will" was substantial, comprising sixteen cameramen, each accompanied by an assistant, along with an additional 120 support staff.
What role did Albert Speer play in the production of "Triumph of the Will"?
Answer: He designed the set and managed event coordination.
Albert Speer, serving as Hitler's personal architect, was responsible for designing the set in Nuremberg and overseeing significant aspects of event coordination for the film's production.
Who suggested the title "Triumph of the Will" for the film?
Answer: Adolf Hitler
The title "Triumph of the Will" was suggested by Adolf Hitler in September 1934.
How much film footage did Riefenstahl edit down to create the final version of "Triumph of the Will"?
Answer: From 130,000 meters down to 3,000 meters.
Riefenstahl began with an extensive 130,000 meters of film footage, which she meticulously edited down to approximately 3,000 meters for the final release of "Triumph of the Will."
The central theme of "Triumph of the Will" is the depiction of Germany's resurgence as a major power under Adolf Hitler's leadership.
Answer: True
The film's overriding theme is the portrayal of Germany's return as a great power, with Adolf Hitler as its leader.
Leni Riefenstahl employed innovative camera techniques and cinematography in "Triumph of the Will," deviating from traditional methods.
Answer: True
Riefenstahl's techniques included the use of moving cameras, aerial photography, long-focus lenses for distorted perspectives, and a revolutionary approach to music and cinematography, contributing to its recognition as a significant propaganda film.
The Horst-Wessel-Lied accompanies Hitler's arrival on the first day of the film "Triumph of the Will."
Answer: True
The film begins on Day 1 with aerial shots of Nuremberg transitioning to masses assembling below, featuring the shadow of Hitler's plane accompanied by an orchestral arrangement of the Horst-Wessel-Lied during his arrival.
Joseph Goebbels and Julius Streicher were among the Nazi leaders featured delivering speeches on Day 2 of the Congress depicted in the film.
Answer: True
Nazi leaders whose speeches are featured on Day 2 include Joseph Goebbels, Alfred Rosenberg, Hans Frank, Fritz Todt, Robert Ley, and Julius Streicher.
The film's climax on Day 4 involves Hitler, Himmler, and Lutze reviewing SA and SS troops.
Answer: True
Day 4 presents the climax, featuring Hitler, Himmler, and Lutze walking through a vast expanse with 150,000 SA and SS troops, laying a wreath at a memorial, reviewing the troops, and concluding with Hitler's closing speech.
On Day 4, Hitler and Lutze discuss the Night of the Long Knives purge of the SA, not the upcoming invasion of Poland.
Answer: True
On Day 4, Hitler and Lutze discuss the Night of the Long Knives purge of the SA that occurred several months prior.
New party flags are consecrated in the film by touching the Blutfahne, the flag associated with the Beer Hall Putsch.
Answer: True
New party flags are consecrated by letting them touch the Blutfahne, the flag said to have been carried by fallen Nazis during the Beer Hall Putsch.
In his closing speech, Hitler declares the Nazi Party and the German state to be one entity, not separate.
Answer: True
In his closing speech, Hitler declares that the party and state are one entity and reaffirms the primacy of the Nazi Party in Germany.
What was the central theme conveyed by "Triumph of the Will"?
Answer: The portrayal of Germany's return as a great power under Hitler.
The film's primary thematic focus is the presentation of Germany's resurgence as a dominant global power, intrinsically linked to Adolf Hitler's leadership.
Which of the following technical innovations was NOT utilized by Leni Riefenstahl in "Triumph of the Will"?
Answer: Use of color cinematography
While Riefenstahl employed techniques such as moving cameras, aerial photography, and long-focus lenses, the film "Triumph of the Will" was shot in black and white, not color cinematography.
What musical piece accompanies Hitler's arrival in the film "Triumph of the Will"?
Answer: An orchestral arrangement of the Horst-Wessel-Lied
An orchestral arrangement of the Horst-Wessel-Lied is featured prominently during Hitler's arrival sequence in the film.
Which of the following Nazi leaders delivered a speech featured on Day 2 of the Congress depicted in the film?
Answer: Julius Streicher
Julius Streicher was one of the Nazi leaders whose speeches were included in the film's depiction of Day 2 of the Congress.
What group was depicted in an outdoor rally and praised by Hitler for rebuilding Germany on Day 2 of the Congress?
Answer: The Reichsarbeitsdienst (Labor Service)
Day 2 of the film features an outdoor rally of the Reichsarbeitsdienst (Labor Service), with Hitler praising their contributions to rebuilding Germany.
What significant event involving the Hitler Youth is depicted on Day 3 of the Congress?
Answer: Hitler addressing them in militaristic terms about hardening themselves for sacrifice.
On Day 3, Hitler delivers a militaristic address to the Hitler Youth, urging them to prepare for sacrifice and harden themselves, following a rally and parade.
What military elements were showcased during the pass and review on Day 3 of the Congress?
Answer: Wehrmacht cavalry and armored vehicles.
The pass and review segment on Day 3 prominently features Wehrmacht cavalry units and various armored vehicles.
On Day 4, Hitler and Lutze discuss the Night of the Long Knives purge of the SA, not the Munich Agreement.
Answer: The Night of the Long Knives purge of the SA.
During their discussion on Day 4, Hitler and Lutze address the events of the Night of the Long Knives, a purge targeting the SA leadership.
What did Hitler declare in his closing speech on Day 4 regarding the relationship between the party and the state?
Answer: The party and the state are one entity.
In his concluding address on Day 4, Hitler proclaimed the unification of the Nazi Party and the German state into a singular entity.
"Triumph of the Will" earned over 815,000 Reichsmark within its first two months of release.
Answer: True
Within two months of its release, the film had generated substantial revenue, earning 815,000 Reichsmark.
Leni Riefenstahl received significant awards for her work on "Triumph of the Will," including the German Film Prize and a gold medal at the Venice Biennale.
Answer: True
Riefenstahl received notable accolades for "Triumph of the Will," including the German Film Prize (Deutscher Filmpreis) and a gold medal at the 1935 Venice Biennale.
Roger Ebert's later assessment in his "Great Movies" collection described "Triumph of the Will" as "paralyzingly dull, simpleminded, and overlong," not masterful and engaging.
Answer: True
In his "Great Movies" collection, Roger Ebert critically assessed "Triumph of the Will," labeling it "a terrible film, paralyzingly dull, simpleminded, overlong and not even 'manipulative', because it is too clumsy to manipulate anyone but a true believer."
Within two months of its release, how much revenue had "Triumph of the Will" earned?
Answer: 815,000 Reichsmark
The film achieved significant financial success shortly after its release, earning 815,000 Reichsmark within its initial two months.
Which of the following awards did Leni Riefenstahl receive for her work on "Triumph of the Will"?
Answer: The German Film Prize and a gold medal at the Venice Biennale
Leni Riefenstahl was honored with the German Film Prize (Deutscher Filmpreis) and received a gold medal at the 1935 Venice Biennale for her direction of "Triumph of the Will."
What did Roger Ebert later assess about "Triumph of the Will" in his "Great Movies" collection?
Answer: He deemed it "paralyzingly dull, simpleminded, and overlong."
In his "Great Movies" series, Roger Ebert offered a critical perspective, describing "Triumph of the Will" as "paralyzingly dull, simpleminded, and overlong."
Frank Capra's "Why We Fight" series repurposed footage from "Triumph of the Will" to support the Allied war effort.
Answer: True
Capra's series utilized footage from "Triumph of the Will," recontextualizing it with new narration to bolster the Allied cause and serve as a counter-narrative to Nazi propaganda.
Susan Sontag argued that Riefenstahl's planning role in the Nuremberg ceremonies indicated her intent as a propagandist, countering claims of mere artistic documentation.
Answer: True
Susan Sontag contended that Riefenstahl's deep involvement in the planning and design of the Nuremberg ceremonies demonstrated her active role as a propagandist, rather than a detached observer.
In her 1975 essay "Fascinating Fascism," Susan Sontag described "Triumph of the Will" as the most successful, purely propagandistic film ever made, not the least successful.
Answer: True
Susan Sontag characterized "Triumph of the Will" in her 1975 essay "Fascinating Fascism" as the "most successful, most purely propagandistic film ever made," positing that its artistic conception was inseparable from its propaganda.
The documentary "Mein Kampf" by Erwin Leiser heavily utilized footage from "Triumph of the Will."
Answer: True
Erwin Leiser's documentary "Mein Kampf" incorporated extensive excerpts from "Triumph of the Will."
Charlie Chaplin's satire "The Great Dictator" was significantly influenced by "Triumph of the Will," not created independently.
Answer: True
Charlie Chaplin's satirical film "The Great Dictator" (1940) drew considerable inspiration from "Triumph of the Will."
The propaganda film "Schichlegruber - Doing the Lambeth Walk" used footage from "Triumph of the Will" to depict Hitler dancing.
Answer: True
Charles A. Ridley's film, known as "Schichlegruber - Doing the Lambeth Walk" or "Lambeth Walk – Nazi Style," edited footage from "Triumph of the Will" to portray Hitler and German soldiers dancing to "The Lambeth Walk."
Riefenstahl claimed she was naive about the extent of Nazi atrocities when she directed "Triumph of the Will," not fully aware.
Answer: True
Riefenstahl maintained that she was naive regarding the Nazis at the time of filming and asserted that her film contained no antisemitic content, presenting it as objective historical documentation.
How was footage from "Triumph of the Will" utilized in Allied propaganda films such as Frank Capra's "Why We Fight" series?
Answer: It was used with new narration to support the Allied cause.
Footage from "Triumph of the Will" was repurposed within Allied propaganda films, notably Frank Capra's "Why We Fight" series, by adding new narration to frame it as evidence of Nazi Germany's aggressive intentions and support the Allied war effort.
What did Susan Sontag argue in her 1975 essay "Fascinating Fascism" regarding the nature of "Triumph of the Will"?
Answer: That it was the most successful, purely propagandistic film ever made.
In "Fascinating Fascism," Susan Sontag posited that "Triumph of the Will" represented the pinnacle of propaganda filmmaking, arguing its artistic conception was intrinsically tied to its propagandistic purpose.
Charlie Chaplin's satire "The Great Dictator" was inspired by which Nazi propaganda film?
Answer: Triumph of the Will
Charlie Chaplin's satirical film "The Great Dictator" (1940) was significantly influenced by Leni Riefenstahl's "Triumph of the Will."
In contrast to Riefenstahl's claims of naivete, what did Susan Sontag argue regarding the film's propagandistic intent?
Answer: Sontag pointed to Riefenstahl's planning role in the ceremonies as proof of propagandist intent.
Susan Sontag countered Riefenstahl's claims of naivete by highlighting Riefenstahl's active participation in planning the Nuremberg ceremonies, arguing this demonstrated her deliberate role as a propagandist.
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