A scarce original postwar signed photograph of Leni Riefenstahl (22 August 1902 – 8 September 2003), the German filmmaker, actress, and photographer. Postcard size. Condition as seen.
Biographical Note:
Riefenstahl is best known for directing Triumph des Willens (Triumph of the Will, 1935), the infamous propaganda film glorifying Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party. Though her association with the Third Reich permanently tainted her legacy, her technical innovations in documentary filmmaking, camera movement, and visual composition were highly influential in the evolution of cinema.
Collector’s Note:
Authentic postwar signatures of Riefenstahl remain sought after due to her controversial role in film history and her undeniable impact on cinematography.