Riefenstahl is an intense and multi-layered portrait of the woman behind the filmmaker who, until her death, continued to attempt to justify her past. Through exclusive access to her personal archives – with around 700 boxes filled with photos, letters, private films, and other documents – director Andres Veiel unveils new perspectives on Riefenstahl's involvement with Nazism. In addition to the complexity of Riefenstahl as a person, Veiel's documentary explores the ethical boundaries of cinema and invites the audience to reflect on art and politics. Riefenstahl premiered at the Venice Film Festival, where it won the Premio Cinema e Arte.