"Comedian Harmonists" - a must see for music lovers

Posted by Victor Khomenko (M) on January 11, 2005 at 19:33:53

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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Topic - "Comedian Harmonists" - a must see for music lovers - Victor Khomenko 19:33:53 01/11/05 (15)

Re: "Comedian Harmonists" - a must see for music lovers - jamesgarvin 07:47:18 01/12/05 (1)

Re: "Comedian Harmonists" - a must see for music lovers - Victor Khomenko 11:26:08 01/12/05 (0)

Re: "Comedian Harmonists" - a must see for music lovers - patrickU 04:52:20 01/12/05 (2)

Re: "Comedian Harmonists" - a must see for music lovers - Victor Khomenko 06:10:32 01/12/05 (1)

Re: "Comedian Harmonists" - a must see for music lovers - patrickU 08:29:00 01/12/05 (0)

Re: "Comedian Harmonists" - a must see for music lovers - warrenh@optonline.net 03:21:14 01/12/05 (9)

Don't listen to Patrick! - Victor Khomenko 06:01:35 01/12/05 (3)

Re: Don't listen to Patrick! - patrickU 08:34:21 01/12/05 (2)

Re: Don't listen to Patrick! - Victor Khomenko 08:55:17 01/12/05 (1)

Re: Don't listen to Patrick! - patrickU 10:13:30 01/12/05 (0)

Re: "Comedian Harmonists" - a must see for music lovers - patrickU 04:53:29 01/12/05 (4)

Re: "Comedian Harmonists" - a must see for music lovers - warrenh@optonline.net 05:23:12 01/12/05 (3)

Re: "Comedian Harmonists" - a must see for music lovers - patrickU 05:32:20 01/12/05 (2)

Re: "Comedian Harmonists" - a must see for music lovers - warrenh@optonline.net 06:31:07 01/12/05 (1)

Re: "Comedian Harmonists" - a must see for music lovers - patrickU 08:36:09 01/12/05 (0)

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