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The Harmonists (1997)
Director: Joseph Vilsmaier
Cast: Ben Becker, Heino Ferch, Ulrich Noethen, Heinrich Schafmeister
Runtime126 min
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Comedian Harmonists tells the story of a famous, German male sextet, five vocals and piano, the "Comedian Harmonists", from the day they meet first in 1927 to the day in 1934, when they become banned by the upcoming Nazis, because three of them are Jewish.
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The Harmonists is a critically acclaimed 1997 German drama directed by Joseph Vilsmaier. The film tells the story of the famous German male vocal sextet, the Comedian Harmonists, from their formation in 1927 to their ban by the Nazis in 1934 due to the Jewish heritage of three of the members. The film has received positive reviews from critics and enjoys strong audience reception, with a rating of 7.5/10 on IMDb.
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Fans of thoughtful, character-driven dramas will appreciate the nuanced performances and poignant examination of artistic freedom under the rise of Nazism in director Joseph Vilsmaier's 1997 film 'The Harmonists', which follows the real-life German male singing group as they navigate the changing political landscape of 1930s Europe.
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The Harmony Society was a Christian theosophy and pietist society founded in Iptingen, Germany, in 1785. Due to religious persecution by the Lutheran Church and the government in Württemberg, the group moved to the United States, where representatives purchased land in Butler County, Pennsylvania. On February 15, 1805, the group of approximately 400 formally organized the Harmony Society at today's Harmony, Pennsylvania, settling on the land and placing all their goods in common.
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