Karl May's novels of the fictional Native American hero,
Winnetou gave lasting impressions of America to unexposed German population and became a collection of stories required in classes in Germany and beloved by many.
May, having never traveled to America, based his stories off of the impressions
received from other travelers. He wrote his stories between 1875 and 1910. The stories were so beloved in Nazi Germany that they were not banned, like many books were. They cling to romantic ideas where man is close to nature, and May
sympathizes with the native population who have not yet found the time or need
for ideas such as industrial growth or worldly expansion. These stories, and the film adaptations present the intrigue for internationalism, desire to understand varying cultures, and give insight into the challenges encountered in multicultural societies. In these stories we observe cultures clashing due to different ideologies, interests and cultural understandings.
The movie adaptations of the book, first released in 1963
and directed by Harald Reinl, consist of an international cast including the German actor Mario Adorf, American actor Lex Barker and the French actor Pierre Brice. The movie takes the
audience through a world of tragedy, strugle, love, and brotherhood. Watch
Winnetou I on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zklMom_5cp0
New Winnetou Film Coming Soon
ReplyDeleteRemember as a kid, the many nights sneaking under the covers, or hiding in your closets with your flashlight, reading the adventures of Winnetou. The excitement you felt riding across the Wild West alongside your ultimate heroes in search of justice. How these stories expended your mind to new horizons and conjured up the feelings of wanderlust. We have heard it so many times over the years, “we want to see a new Winnetou film”! Well, here is your opportunity to help make it happen!
Don’t be fooled that independent projects are of lesser quality, it’s quite the contrary. Look at “Dances With Wolves”, that was one of many successful independent films. Our film has Hollywood industry professionals, many of them Emmy award winners that believe this story must be told in the way Karl May intended. We understand that times are hard for everyone, however, even though our perks start out at five dollars ($5), you can contribute as little as one dollar ($1) to help us reach our goal. That is less than the cost of a cup of coffee, or a soda, in exchange for the rare opportunity to give your children and grandchildren the same excitement that you experienced as a child. You have waited over fifty (50) years to hop onboard this train, to show your true love for Winnetou. Your name will be added to the wall of fame that will forever remind people that you helped make this film possible for the next generation. Don't just like this post, become a contributor. Together we can have Winnetou and Old Shatterhand ride again!
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/winnetou-the-beginning--2/x/3007484