Triumph of the Will is an interesting source for reference for not only its influence in the study of propaganda, but also the way the German people were to perceive Hitler and his "non-militant" followers. Not that this film showed the truth about every German, history proves that to be true, but it does show the passion of those who did follow him. The way they looked at him, listened to him and respected him is scary for us as a future audience to see but not for those watching at the time, looking for some kind of hope. This shows the "truth" that certain people were searching for and the "truth" that Hitler hoped to show the people. It is film making like this- maybe minus the parade scene that puts any watcher to sleep within minutes- that can convince people of something that is not true, or something that they wish were true. it's the passion that matters the most. The passion and the shear numbers of people shown, of all ages.