This TravelTalks goes to a historically important location. The episode starts in the shadow of an unmentionable's mountain getaway. I don't mind not mentioning his name but the narrator should obey his own rule. They go down to Berchtesgaden and visits various small Bavarian towns. The pastoral landscapes and small town flavors are all perfectly beautiful except for its recent history. This may be an attempt at rehabilitation of the culture. A large shadow does hang over this one.
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TravelTalks
Michael_Elliott1 May 2011
Beautiful Bavaria (1953)
*** (out of 4)
Good entry in James A. FitzPatrick's TravelTalks series takes us on a tour through Germany years after WWII. We start off in Berchtesgaden and learn that this was a retreat spot for Adolf Hitler all through the war. Hitler is brought up a couple times in this short and it seems the narrator wants people to know that the Germany of today is much different than when Hitler was in charge. We also visit Oberammergau and learn about the Passion Play that is held every ten years and in Mittenwald we learn about their violin making. Overall, this here is certainly one of the best looking shorts I've seen from this series because the visuals are just so striking and the land so beautiful that you can't help but be impressed. There's talk about American soldiers wanting to be stationed there after the war and it's easy to see why with the beautiful waters and terrific mountains. As usual, the Technicolor really brings this film to life and perfectly shows off the mountains and valleys. Even if you're not a fan of the series this one here is just so good looking that I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
*** (out of 4)
Good entry in James A. FitzPatrick's TravelTalks series takes us on a tour through Germany years after WWII. We start off in Berchtesgaden and learn that this was a retreat spot for Adolf Hitler all through the war. Hitler is brought up a couple times in this short and it seems the narrator wants people to know that the Germany of today is much different than when Hitler was in charge. We also visit Oberammergau and learn about the Passion Play that is held every ten years and in Mittenwald we learn about their violin making. Overall, this here is certainly one of the best looking shorts I've seen from this series because the visuals are just so striking and the land so beautiful that you can't help but be impressed. There's talk about American soldiers wanting to be stationed there after the war and it's easy to see why with the beautiful waters and terrific mountains. As usual, the Technicolor really brings this film to life and perfectly shows off the mountains and valleys. Even if you're not a fan of the series this one here is just so good looking that I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
I Think Of It As The Schlappentanz
boblipton4 June 2022
James A. Fitzpatrick sends the Technicolor cameras under the supervision of Hone Glendinning to shoot the southern perimeter of Bavaria. He concentrates on the resorts and the mountains, beginning with Berchesgarden; he never mentions what's-his-name by name, although the allusion is clear.
Other than that, it's small towns with violin museums, the simple faith of the Catholics, and people in native costume dancing. It was the sort of thing that the Traveltalks had been emphasizing for eighteen years by this point. Fitzpatrick doesn't cite any almanac numbers, which is a relief. In fact, he seems downright avuncular in this one, a far cry from the shouty man spewing statistics of the early years.
The print of this movie that plays on Turner Classic Movies is in excellent shape.
Other than that, it's small towns with violin museums, the simple faith of the Catholics, and people in native costume dancing. It was the sort of thing that the Traveltalks had been emphasizing for eighteen years by this point. Fitzpatrick doesn't cite any almanac numbers, which is a relief. In fact, he seems downright avuncular in this one, a far cry from the shouty man spewing statistics of the early years.
The print of this movie that plays on Turner Classic Movies is in excellent shape.
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