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Carpathian Tales
Hierarchical level:Item (Accession level)Item number (ISN):96172Link to related resource:Type of material:Moving imagesFound in:Archives / Film, Video and Sound -
Record information – Details Fonds/collection:HAIG-KING FILM ARTS LTD.Accession:1988-0289Media:FilmOriginal title:Carpathian TalesPart:1 of 1Production company:Haig-King Film Arts Ltd.Description:Filmed in the regions of the Carpathian Mountains in Roumania. Depicts the life of the peasants in this colourful land of legend and song. Many of the traditional dances and songs of the people tell the tales of the history of this country, the Castle of Vlad Dracula sets an historic background as we are told the stories of the early Turkish invaders. The streets and houses of Transylvania add a mysterious aura to the setting. Native horn blowers echo the warning of the invading evil spirits throughout the valleys and hillsides. The monasteries of the area present their beautiful Easter songs, as the local inhabitants bring their harvests for blessings. The film presents a view of a country which seems remote in modern times. <25mn> -
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