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''The Spessart Inn'', 1958 - art by Bele Bachem
A vintage German movie poster of ''The Spessart Inn'', a 1958 West German comedy film directed by Kurt Hoffmann. The movie is a lighthearted and... more
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''The Spessart Inn'', 1958 - art by Bele Bachem
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A vintage German movie poster of ''The Spessart Inn'', a 1958 West German comedy film directed by Kurt Hoffmann. The movie is a lighthearted and whimsical adaptation of Wilhelm Hauff's 1827 novella "The Inn in the Spessart," a classic of German literature.
The film is set in the 18th century and follows the misadventures of a group of robbers led by the charismatic but bumbling bandit, Graf (Count) von Brühl. The story revolves around the gang's attempt to rob a coach carrying the wealthy Countess Franziska, who is on her way to a marriage arranged by her greedy guardian, Baron Sperling. However, their plans take an unexpected turn when they seek refuge in an old inn located in the Spessart forest.
The inn, as it turns out, is not an ordinary establishment but is haunted by a group of friendly ghosts who protect the inn and its guests. These spectral figures, who have been trapped in the inn for centuries, assist the robbers and the countess, resulting in comical and chaotic situations. Along the way, romance blossoms between the Countess Franziska and the charming Graf von Brühl, complicating their original intentions.
The film is known for its blend of comedy, adventure, and romance, as well as its catchy musical score composed by Franz Grothe. It also features a talented cast, including Liselotte Pulver as Countess Franziska, Carlos Thompson as Graf von Brühl, and many other notable German actors of the time.
"The Spessart Inn" is considered a classic of German cinema and is often celebrated for its humor, colorful characters, and whimsical take on the original novella's fairy tale elements. It remains a beloved film in German-speaking countries and is recognized for its contribution to the genre of light-hearted, historical comedies.
About the artist:
Bele Bachem (1916–2005) was born in Düsseldorf, Germany. In the late 1920s, she left her hometown to study at the art academy in Berlin, initiating her career as a noted painter, book illustrator, set designer, and writer.
She obtained her first commissions in Berlin before moving to Munich, where she worked as a theater set designer. During the Nazi regime, she had to put her work on hold but picked it up again shortly after the war ended.
Her drawings were published in magazines such as Der Simpl, and she worked as a set designer for various theaters. She also worked as a lecturer in Munich. Besides her theater commissions, Bachem wrote and illustrated books and created film posters. After the war, she was considered one of the most important female German artists and the only female surrealist of German post-war literature.
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January 23rd, 2022
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