[montag813]

The full version of Triumph of the Will in German is still, with her Olympia among the very greatest of films.

She was one of the greatest directors who ever lived. "Olympia" was a masterpiece, way above anything which was being produced in Hollywood, and revolutionized the filming of sports. I agree with others that it is unfair that she is reviled and Sergei Eisenstein is revered and studied in film classes to this day.

[Clemenza]

My Israeli Jewish professor in my undergrad years showed us TOTW and stated that whatever her political, er, shortcomings, it could not be denied that she was an outstanding filmmaker.

Don't get me started on the a--holes who prevent any public showing of Birth of a Nation, although I did see it late at night on a PBS station in Miami a few years back.

[ffusco]

Hey Montag,

I agree that it is unfair. Both filmakers ought to be regarded as evil geniuses.