Tyler Tang Week 3

1. "Triumph of the Will" is often remembered as a landmark in the history of film propaganda. In what ways did the film employ cinematic techniques and aesthetics to convey Nazi propaganda messages and ideologies, and how did these techniques contribute to its effectiveness as a propaganda tool?

2. How did Riefenstahl's personal involvement in the project raise questions about the responsibility of artists and filmmakers in disseminating propaganda? What can we learn from her career and the controversies surrounding it?

3. How did Nazi propaganda contribute to the construction of the Volksgemeinschaft and what were the key elements or messages that were promoted to shape this "ideal" community?