The Wonderful Horrible Life of Leni Riefenstahl_
This documentary recounts the life and work of one of most famous, and yet reviled, German film directors in history, Leni Riefenstahl. The film recounts the rise of her career from a dancer, to a movie actor to the most important film director in Nazi Germany who directed such famous propaganda films as Triumph of the Will and Olympiad. The film also explores her later activities after Nazi Germany's defeat in 1945 and her disgrace for being so associated with it which includes her amazingly active life over the age of 90.
Starring
Leni Riefenstahl, Walter Frentz, Horst Kettner
Box Office
$450K
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The Wonderful Horrible Life of Leni Riefenstahl was released 33 years ago in 1993.
Overview
This documentary recounts the life and work of one of most famous, and yet reviled, German film directors in history, Leni Riefenstahl. The film recounts the...
The Wonderful Horrible Life of Leni Riefenstahl is a Documentary film with a runtime of 3h 8m.
CAST (6)
Leni Riefenstahl
Herself
WF
Walter Frentz
Himself
HK
Horst Kettner
Himself
RM
Ray Müller
Himself
Luis Trenker
Himself
GL
Guzzi Lantschner
Himself
BOX OFFICE
$450K
Revenue
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
188 min (3h 8m)
Country
Rating
7.1/10 (32 votes)
Box Office
$449,707
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Wonderful Horrible Life of Leni Riefenstahl about?
This documentary recounts the life and work of one of most famous, and yet reviled, German film directors in history, Leni Riefenstahl. The film recounts the rise of her career from a dancer, to a movie actor to the most important film director in Nazi Germany who directed such famous propaganda films as Triumph of the Will and Olympiad. The film also explores her later activities after Nazi Germany's defeat in 1945 and her disgrace for being so associated with it which includes her amazingly active life over the age of 90.
How long is The Wonderful Horrible Life of Leni Riefenstahl?
The Wonderful Horrible Life of Leni Riefenstahl has a runtime of 188 minutes (3h 8m).
Who stars in The Wonderful Horrible Life of Leni Riefenstahl?
The cast of The Wonderful Horrible Life of Leni Riefenstahl includes Leni Riefenstahl, Walter Frentz, Horst Kettner, Ray Müller, Luis Trenker.
How much did The Wonderful Horrible Life of Leni Riefenstahl make at the box office?
The Wonderful Horrible Life of Leni Riefenstahl earned $449,707 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of The Wonderful Horrible Life of Leni Riefenstahl?
The Wonderful Horrible Life of Leni Riefenstahl has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 based on 32 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Documentary