Georg Philipp Telemann’s Travels from Żary to Pszczyna 1974 Directed by Bogdan Dziworski Podroże Georga Philippa Telemanna z Żar do Pszczyny

It is a film journey tracing the footsteps of a German composer, Georg Philip Telemann, who was appointed a chapel master at the court of Count Erdmann II of Promnitz at Żary where he became fascinated with Polish folk music. The most memorable scene shows the stages of a hot-air balloon ascent. They could be shot thanks to a special camera and an external viewfinder attached to a wide-angle lens.

Country Poland
Production Country Poland
Language Polish
Spoken Language Polish
Gnere Documentary
Production Company Wytwórnia Filmów Oświatowych
Release Date 11 July 1974
14 mins