"The happiest sound in all the world!"
he hills around Salzburg have echoed with music for a thousand years—a sound that still strikes a chord with audiences and critics, then, now, and likely far into the future. In this enchanting landscape, widower Captain Von Trapp runs his household with military precision, just as he once commanded his ship. But everything changes when Maria, a failed nun and the family’s new governess, arrives. She dances through the meadows, inspires everyone to sing, and teaches the family to find beauty in the smallest things.
When the Captain hosts a party to introduce his new fiancée, Maria knows for certain: a life as a nun is not for her. She marries the Captain, but their happiness is threatened when the Nazi regime demands his return to military service. The summer hills and mountains provide a stunning backdrop that retains its magic even without sound, while the timeless music carries the film even without images. This is both the strength and the weakness of this Oscar-laden production: the abundance of sight and sound makes it unforgettable, yet almost impossible to follow.
Directed by
Robert Wise
Duration
175 min
Origin
Verenigde Staten
Language
Engels
Kijkwijzer
