4. Leni Riefenstahl’s Olympia
There are many historic scenes that stand out in Riefenstahl’s Olympia film, such as Jesse Owens’ victory. Explore Hitler’s reaction to his victory in the article “Was Jesse Owens snubbed by Adolf Hitler at the Berlin Olympics?”. Look at a film sequence (a series of scenes about the same context, e.g., the torch relay or the diving competition and describe her technique. Also discuss whether her film can be considered propaganda.
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