Hey folks, Harry here... we get a little cynical over here in the U.S. when old TV shows get adapted in to a feature film. Well here is a film based on a late 1950's West German television show called AS FAR AS MY FEET WILL CARRY ME. In its day it was referred to as a "Strassenfeger" aka "Road-Sweeper" meaning that when it came on, EVERYONE got to a television set to watch what was going on. Obviously, I've done a bit of research about this film, after the below pictures and description was sent to me. As being a typical American, I should know nothing about this movie. I found the official site and trailer, and after seeing these... I'm dying to see this film. The story has me by the short hairs, I LOVE GIGANTIC ADVENTURE stories, and love them all the more when they are true. This is a true life insane adventure story. The trailer and pics and descriptions all sound awesome. This can not be seen soon enough in my opinion.
CLICK HERE FOR THE TRAILER!!! Also be sure to go Go Here and look around. To give you an idea about the scope of the story, once there, click on "BILDER&VIDEOS" and then toggle down to 14,208 KILOMETRE. That'll show you
hi harry,
yesterday i went to a directors screening of a new german movie called "as far as my feet will carry me", a movie based on the true story novel by Josef Martin Bauer. Known as one of the most successful European adventure-dramas, this novel was translated into 15 languages and now made it again into a movie (the original movie is from 1959). It is about the journey undertaken by German soldier Clemens Forell in his dramatic escape from a Siberian labour camp. Set against a backdrop of desolate and inhospitable landscape, beset by danger (from both animals and humans), constantly battling the worst nature can throw at him, Forell makes his way, step by step, kilometre by kilometre, towards Persia and the longed-for freedom. Sometimes riding on trains, sometimes by boat, mostly on foot, he covers more than 14,000 kilometres in 3 years, knowing that every step brings him closer to his goal but never knowing if his next step will also be his last. the movie was very emotional and stunning, especially the landscape scenes where breathtaking. after the 2 1/2 hour screening german director hardy martin answered some questions and also told the audience that they are currently on a small promotion tour through some festivals in the usa (i think he mentioned boston and washington), so if you or your readers could catch this flick you should do.
keep up the good work,
iakone
