Recently released biopic “Adolf”, which purports to tell the true story of a young Austrian artist, has been criticised for glossing over the darker aspects of its subject’s character.
“Watching this film, you’d think he was nothing more than a rather conservative painter, unfairly turned away by the Vienna Academy of Arts,” said one critic.
“It’s no surprise to learn the Hitler estate had creative control over the project. They’ve left out everything that might make his fans uncomfortable.”
The film tells the story of young Adolf’s life, from a childhood tormented by a bullying father to the cusp of global superstardom.
For their part, Riefenstahl Studios refused to comment on what they called “unsubstantiated allegations” of dictatorship, political repression and genocide, hinting that those making the allegations were only looking for a payout.
Asked why they made the surprising decision to end the film in 1933, they said “Well isn’t it obvious? This way there’s a potential for a sequel, perhaps even two!
”We’ve already seen him becoming more interested in, shall we say, public speaking. And you’ve got to be impressed by the way Jaafar Hitler, the real life nephew of Adolf, really channels him during those performances. I’ve seen the rushes of the Nuremberg rally scenes, and honestly, it’s hard to believe it’s not him.”
