Documentary, not so much.

I don't think it would have been possible for Triumph to be a mere documentary. Hitler employed Leni for a reason. There were very specific outlines and expectations for the film. Together, they knew exactly what this film was going to say to audiences. Hitler, Germany, the 3rd Reich, Revitalization, Hope and Nationalism were all showcased in a specific manner to seem a certain way. Hitler was the answer for Germany. He promised to bring them back to the heights they once were at and deserve to be again. They way this film was made and the affect that it had make it impossible to be a mere documentary. I admire Leni for her film making skills which were revolutionary at the time. I do however get the creeps watching it, even though I've seen it multiple times. I do think it is easer to stomach than Night and Fog. The imagery specifically with dead people with open eyes and teeth visible really gets me. Schindler's list also brings waterworks for me. I understand that even though these films are hard to watch sometimes, they're important to see. If you don't know the past and learn from other's mistakes we'll just keep making them.