Riefenstahl References

Frequently, film makers still have recourse to Triumph of the Will when depicting images of power and empire.

Take a look at Gladiator especially the scene called "Might of Rome." It doesn't seem to be generally available on youtube, but here is a fascinating clip that gives you a sense of the links between the two films:

Similarly, many people have noted connections between imagery in the Star Wars series and Riefenstahl's movie: