Leni
Riefenstahl
releases an
underwater film on her 100th birthday. Leni had worked on
Underwater Impressions (Impressionen unter Wasse) for
many years, diving and filming well into her 90s. Leni is best known
for her Nazi propaganda filmed in the 1930s. Triumph of the
Will and Olympia are often considered among the finest
documentary films made. They are also 2 of the most controversial,
celebrating the Nazi party. She used underwater cameras in
Olympia in 1938. For more information on Leni Riefenstahl, see
The Wonderful, Horrible Life of Leni
Riefenstahl.
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