What would Leni Riefenstahl do? To further the point, he also knows precisely what he’s saying when he freely states his admiration for the design of the Nazi death camps. EDITORS NOTE: Leni Riefenstahl made “Triumph of the Will” in 1935, a ground-breaking documentary and propaganda. Director, Alison Klayman doesn’t believe in Bannon’s doctrine and makes the point several times and challenges him on certain political points, on the meetings he’s taking with far-right political entities across Europe. Bannon knows what he’s doing. He is seen as a celebrity at public speaking engagements. He plays the mainstream media field and claims to despise them but points out coverage of himself and his actions is the only thing keeping his movement afloat.
Discomforting as it is to watch Bannon consult with and bolster for right-wing politicians across Europe to victory, the process is enlightening. It’s as much in what we do see as in what we don’t. Klayman’s cameras are allowed in multiple meetings, which Bannon refers to as “informal dinners”. The portrait painted of Bannon is of an intelligent and cunning man, whose downfall by way of his stubbornness should seem a guarantee. Somehow and repeatedly throughout the film’s timeline, Bannon keeps going without any sign that his political manoeuvres and schemes will stop. It is that stubbornness that keeps him afloat. If you went in to see this film without knowing who Steve Barron is, you may be surprised to know who he is, but also wondering why you should even care. What you will see is a gripping Cinema Verité portrait of Steve Barron.
The White House? There is no glamour to the job at all. I hated every second I was in it. I’m on a mission to convert as many people as possible. You are part of a worldwide movement. Take out the sword and throw away the scabbard. The National Party seems viable, and I’m trying to help. I’m about one thing. I’m about winning. There is also a quote from Nigel Farage who met Barron in London –
The real battle isn’t in Washington, it’s in all our states. The Brink is an eye-opening documentary and worthy of being screened at Sundance.
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