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It tells the story of a famous male vocal sexted that became popular in Germany is the thirties.Since three of its members were Jewish the story hheaded for a predictable sad ending, and the movie follows the group members till the time it stops its existence.
The film is an interesting combination of character study, history, absolutely beautiful period costumes, and... music.
It seemed early on that it would become another great music film - taking its place among the likes of Music Teacher, All the Mornings of the World, Mozart Brothers, Il Quartetto Basileus... alas, it was not so destined. And yet, I would wholeheartedly recommend it for all the things I mentioned above.
Based on a true story, it suffers from the sentimentality often associated with such works... but so be it. It has an important story to tell, and it does it reasonably well.
I did not mention the period costumes just to fill the gap... the film is a visual feast in its large part, and many scenes would look intriguing if framed. I stopped the movie several times just to enjoy the colorful and sparkling with color and beauty scenes... while perhaps superficial, that part of the film also deserves great kudos.
Probably not one of the most unforgettable films ever, but with enough qualities to make it easy to recommend... especially... yep... if you love music!
Did it make any headlines in Germany, Patrick?
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I saw a film a few years back called, according to the box, "The Harmonists", about a vocal group which started in pre-war Germany, and which was comprised of a couple of Jewish members. Are you referring to that film? If so, I loved it. I have often lamented that film history is replete with films about the major battles and bigger stories of World War II, but the "smaller" stories have not been told. With this little gem and "The Pianist", hopefully we will see more.
Yes, the same film. It also said The Harmonists on the cover.
Yes of course it did! By brother loved it and saw it in France. I watch it but stoped at midway, not that I particulary dislike it, but I have a general antipathy for this kind of film, too popularly made also in a way " German * " ( that also is the case for films from France ect...) like " Marlene " it is just not my taste.
To like this film you have to grown with, I was just not in the state too, I stay and looking outsider.PS: The songs from the guys are wonderful BTH! More than excellent.
* You have to live in the country to feels what is wrong in your eyes with it.
I see what you are saying. That is why I kind of put it into "that kind of movies" bin - we certainly should not view it as we do La Strada.This morning the first thing I recalled about the film were again its costumes - it presents a great visual treat, those wonderfuly dressed concert going crowds! We have a friend, she teaches history of costume at Drexel, and she is madly in love with the early 20th century style - I must recommend the film to her. According to her she never wears anything younger than she is - and amazingly she never looks dated in those original period outfits! That is how you define good taste.
In terms of its costume design it reminded me to some degree My Fair Lady... not quite as much firework, but certainly the role the costumes played in both films was major.
And that was also a drawback of this one. For instance, the scenes of Nazi violence did not look right, they appeared to be shot in the My Fair Lady pavilion, with the resulting loss of realism. That would probably be my strongest criticism - too much beautification happened there.
Well Cecil Beaton was a master in his class. The Ascott scene remains un-beatonable if I may say so.
The last time at the Opera in Paris we were one of the few not wearing jeans...I felt coming fron the " Province " ( any part of France but not from the capital...)
Most of us people reminds somehow stick at a point of his youth which I may call " his own apogee " and do not renew themselves. But when you are tasty and dress on a classic way nothing can turn sour...PS: I would EVEN mind to think of " La Strada " in this context. Marlene or Lola at best!
'twas a good one. Victor, how do find the time to watch all these flicks? Between work, the gym, AA meetings, life on life's terms, reading, and going to bed at 11:00: Hard to find 2 consecutive hours to view a movie. At best I'm able to do 3 (but usually 2) movies a week.
He's been trying to put me on low sex diet for years, but I am still refusing.Movies... there are periods. Right now I am trying to catch one good one a night, not always happening. But then there are dry spells when you are just too busy doing something else.
I don't go to no AA meetings... I simply pour myself a drink - saves a lot of time!
Bed at 11 is luxury. It was 1am last night - had to stay up to finish watching The Usual Suspects. Saw it before, but it was on cable, so why not see it again? Not a bad film.
The Usual Suspects...I am afraid it is a very bad film, naive, make for surperficial effects, try hard to look strange, I saw it twice, to be certain.
Well, you sometimes have to apply different scales. I would not approach the Usual Suspects with the absolute one, only the one for its particular genre.When judged this way it is far better than many in its category. Yes, I agree, it is naive, especially on the multiple viewings, but still it is way above most of the REAL trash you see in that class.
I particularly loved the performance of (NO, not Kevin Spacey!!!) Pete Postlethwaite who played Kobayashi, and Stephen Baldwin. They were the most interesting to watch, as Kevin surely overplays in many spots.
Chazz Palminteri was also quite good.
I certainly agree with Mr. Postlehwait! Even he do not choose always the right vehicle for his acting, he sure can!
But the point is, the film noir genre, had not really survived the 40īs.
I much more prefered " LA Confidential " it was just a pot- pourri but it has some brio!
How about LESS sex Warren? Look at Victor & I !
" Look at Victor and I" --less sex? I didn't know you two were an item. How lovely to have you both sharing on the Asylum. Do you do it while you watch movies? It's hard with sub titles, isn't it? lol..peace, warren
Victor will be happy to read this words, but Audiophilander will also be.
How a curious breed you are!
Donīt you know that there is a " pause " button on every remote?PS: How about a three some? You will be able to watch more films then....
Victoria and Patricia.
we may have to take this over to another forum..I never thought of the pause button...easy enough for the one on the bottom...
I wonder where is Audiophilander.....
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