Triumph of the Will

"Triumph of the Will" has a ton of cultural significance, and it was very interesting because of that. It is a window not only into a true historical time span, but also a window into propaganda and how it sets out to brainwash anyone vulnerable to it. Indeed, it is fascinating the way in which there is a heavy emphasis on giant crowds, large-scale cheering, and just about every frame having the swastika present. This is biased film making under the guise of fact, with the backdrop of Hitler's journey being that which we are meant to regard highly.

Regardless of the above, however, the film is still arduous in so many ways. The endless scenes of marching and the long build-ups to speeches are not exactly something modern audiences are meant to find engaging. Fascinating perhaps, but certainly not entertaining/engaging. What "Triumph of the Will" is, in essence, is something to be studied and meant (in this day and age) to give insight. In this, it is a successful viewing. In desire to keep me enthralled and desiring a repeat viewing, however...not as much.