[mountaineer]

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German photographer and artist Leni Riefenstahl, then 98, is seen during the presentation of her book 'Five Lives' at the Frankfurt book fair in this October 19, 2000 file photo. Only now as she approaches her 100th birthday next month does Riefenstahl admit that age is slowing her down after she became notorious as Adolf Hitler's favorite director. Photo by Alexandra Winkler/Reuters

[mountaineer]

My comments:

I don't know whether she personally bought into Hitler's brand of socialism and racism, or not (of course, she denies it), but her films were remarkable for their artistry. Is the art worthless as art if its message is bad? I don't know, but as a sports enthusiast I find it difficult not to admire the beauty of the photographic techniques used in "Olympiad".

[NYCVirago]

She looks pretty well-preserved for 98!

[Thoudothprotest]

She subscribed to the beliefs, willingly participated in the propaganda, and remains completely unapologetic about her involvement.

She needs to be shunned, not celebrated.