| EXIT WINTER Footage of an ancient festival to wash away the winter in Austria. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 7261 |
| Catalog #: | 50252 | |
| Clip Number: | 50252-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | PT 207 | |
| Timecode: | 01:44:15 - 01:45:41 | |
| Location: | Tyrol, Austria | |
| Year Shot: | 1934 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Historic / Traditional FASHION: Costume/Masquerade/Fancy Dress FASHION: Ethnic / Cultural LOCATIONS/EUROPE: Austria, Tyrol PARADES AND PROCESSIONS: Cultural PARADES AND PROCESSIONS: Seasonal SCENICS: Seasonal, Spring | |
| Description: | EXIT WINTER ! Ancient festival to mark the end of winter, the Tyrol, Austria C/U's of two people wearing special masks. One has a large moustache and a fantastic head-dress he is called a 'Ringer'. C/U of the 'Ringer' carrying very large cow bells around his waist. Various shots the festival in progress. Numerous women dressed as witches dance in a circle with large brooms to "drive winter away." High angle shot of the festival and of crowds watching from either side of the street. L/S of a large float being pulled along the street which has a large head with an opening and closing mouth. | |
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