The Triumph of the Will shrewdly propagates Hitler’s ideology by manipulating visuals throughout the film, effectively exposing the viewer to the Nazi Party’s underlying message of supremacy. Although the film presents us with a multitude of themes, I find that Hitler’s final speech ultimately reveals his aspiration for Germany to rise as a dominant power. By drawing upon a sentiment of racial primacy and national pride, Hitler seeks to assemble the masses in an attempt to build and promote German society. The visuals of cohesion within German society (inaccurate), such as the welcoming crowds who all seem to believe in his cause and presence, position Hitler as a sort of liberator. Even the German youth appear ready to support his political revolution. Because Hitler is positioned as a divine figure throughout the film, he is able to elevate his status as Germany’s ultimate savior. If the German people assimilate under him, he will be a long-term solution to their nation’s ‘suffering.’
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Hitler: Germany's Savior
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