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198526 minPGdocumentary

Departure

198526 minPGdocumentary

Dresden's post-World War II recovery is explored through Annelie Thorndike's reflections and historical photographs from 1945 and 1946, accompanied by Reiner Bredemeyer's trumpet score.

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Annelie Thorndike

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Dresden's post-World War II recovery is explored through Annelie Thorndike's reflections and historical photographs from 1945 and 1946, accompanied by Reiner Bredemeyer's trumpet score.

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Annelie Thorndike reflects on Dresden's past and present in her 1985 documentary, "Departure." The film features photographs from 1945 and 1946, capturing the city's recovery after World War II. Personal commentaries by Thorndike provide context to the images. The score includes music for solo trumpet, composed by Reiner Bredemeyer and performed by Ludwig Guettler. The combination of visuals and music creates a narrative about the city's transformation during a critical period in its history.

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