Propaganda in Nazi Germany 1930s

Propaganda in Nazi Germany 1930s

The "Triumph of the will" is a Nazi film created by "Leni Riefenstahl"

in the early period of Hitler power [1934]. Its designed to show the

Nazis in a good light in a believable way.

Before watching it we can expect the following things: that it will

show the Germans in a good light, it will be most probably biased on

the account of what it was produced for. Also the fact that one of the

most powerful men in Germany had asked for it to be made, no-one in

their right-mind would show the Nazis in a bad light.

First of all the films name indicates that the people of Germany can

rebuild their homelands and the army can conquer any land with the

right mindset. This suggests that they already have the power and only

need people to accept their beliefs and vote for Hitler and the Nazi

party.

The film starts panning over clouds, the sun and a large aircraft. The

clouds and sun often are related to the heavens suggesting that Hitler

comes from "the heavens" as a saviour to rebuild germanys prosperity.

Which leads us on to when it descends under the cloud line and the

camera begins to pan and zoom around historical buildings. This

suggests that he can rebuild Germany to its former glory. The music is

arousing and patriotic indicating pride and power in the Nazi party.

Interestingly the shadow of the plane on the ground is in the shape of

an eagle. The plane may of been specificly chosen because of it

"eagle" sillouet which brings doubt on the films reliability.

As he lands there are huge crowds of people, lineing streets, windoes

and any object they can find to get a better view. To s...

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advertiding the radio.

The radio was very cheap but most importantly to the Nazi party they

owned the radio waves, the newspapers and virtually every media at

that time. This is because the Nazis wanted you to see and hear what

they wanted you to hear and thus made sure that nothing opposed the

Nazi party on the radio.

Goebbles has no reason to lie so his statement is what he things

therefore it is reliable. However he did exaggerate in saying the

radio can reach around the world. And as there was no proof to show

that people actually listened to the Nazi broadcast but he did know

many were bourght.

In conclusion we can belive him to some extent but I supspect he may

be being "frank" to gain popularity and trust of which the Nazi Party

needed to gain votes for Hitler and support for the Nazi Party.