People Meet and Sweet Music Fills the Heart
People Meet and Sweet Music Fills the Heart

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People Meet and Sweet Music Fills the Heart

1967
Movie
95 min
Danish

A dancer and a Danish student meet on a train; she is going on tour to Rio, and he decides to follow her. Based on the novel by Jens August Schade.

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Director: Ulli LommelGenres: Drama, Musical

Plot Summary

A group of young artists and musicians in Munich grapple with their dreams and desires in the vibrant, yet challenging, atmosphere of the 1960s. The film explores their relationships, artistic pursuits, and search for meaning amidst personal and societal changes. It blends dramatic encounters with musical performances, reflecting the spirit of the era.

Critical Reception

The film is an early work by Ulli Lommel and is often viewed as a student film or an experimental piece from his time at the film school. Critical reception is scarce due to its limited release and niche status. It is considered more of a cult artifact and a stepping stone in Lommel's career than a widely acclaimed film.

What Reviewers Say

  • An amateurish yet earnest portrayal of youthful artistic ambition.

  • Features early appearances from notable German New Wave figures.

  • More interesting for its historical context and cast than its cinematic merits.

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Fun Fact

This film features early appearances from actors who would become prominent figures in the New German Cinema, including Margarethe von Trotta and Kurt Raab.

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