Comments on: New Movie about “Lady Hay” and the Graf Zeppelin: “Farewell” http://www.airships.net/blog/movie-lady-hay-graf-zeppelin-farewell The Graf Zeppelin, Hindenburg, U.S. Navy Airships, and other Dirigibles Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:20:42 +0000 hourly 1 By: Paul Adams http://www.airships.net/blog/movie-lady-hay-graf-zeppelin-farewell#comment-6094 Paul Adams Sat, 28 Aug 2010 02:41:17 +0000 http://www.airships.net/?p=5482#comment-6094 Did anyone find out when this Documentary will be released on DVD? Thanks, Paul Did anyone find out when this Documentary will be released on DVD?

Thanks,

Paul

]]> By: Gerard Nijssen http://www.airships.net/blog/movie-lady-hay-graf-zeppelin-farewell#comment-4115 Gerard Nijssen Sun, 09 May 2010 09:14:54 +0000 http://www.airships.net/?p=5482#comment-4115 Dear Art Lewry I fully agree with you about the use of Capra's film Dirigble. I did not agree with that use. But as the filmresearcher I was not able to put this through. The regisseur Ditteke Mensink did not see my point. It was my standpoint that only footage of the Graf Zeppelin (on several journeys) would be used as Zeppelin footage in the movie. Furthermore I'am an historian and I don't see Farewell as a documentary. For me it is a feature film based on archive footage. I wanted to show my fascination of the Zeppelin and of the historical period around august and september 1929 (the and of the fabulous Twenties, just before the Great Depression) in a film based only on archive footage. And I hope people will enjoy it. with best regard Gerard Nijssen Dear Art Lewry
I fully agree with you about the use of Capra’s film Dirigble. I did not agree with that use. But as the filmresearcher I was not able to put this through. The regisseur Ditteke Mensink did not see my point. It was my standpoint that only footage of the Graf Zeppelin (on several journeys) would be used as Zeppelin footage in the movie. Furthermore I’am an historian and I don’t see Farewell as a documentary. For me it is a feature film based on archive footage. I wanted to show my fascination of the Zeppelin and of the historical period around august and september 1929 (the and of the fabulous Twenties, just before the Great Depression) in a film based only on archive footage. And I hope people will enjoy it.
with best regard Gerard Nijssen

]]> By: Martin Snell http://www.airships.net/blog/movie-lady-hay-graf-zeppelin-farewell#comment-4105 Martin Snell Sat, 08 May 2010 11:57:32 +0000 http://www.airships.net/?p=5482#comment-4105 Dear Mr Nijssen I write on behalf of my brother, who is a pilot in Australia and fascinated by the entire airship period of aviation history. Our mother's father's family, originally from Flensburg, is related to Hugo Eckner. Can you provide me with some information concerning your Farewell film, please? When, if at all, will appear in cinemas? Are there plans for it to appear on DVD? Will it be shown on television only? Thank you in advance for your assistance. Kind regards Martin Snell Habsburgerstrasse 3 CH-6003 Luzern Dear Mr Nijssen

I write on behalf of my brother, who is a pilot in Australia and fascinated by the entire airship period of aviation history. Our mother’s father’s family, originally from Flensburg, is related to Hugo Eckner.

Can you provide me with some information concerning your Farewell film, please? When, if at all, will appear in cinemas? Are there plans for it to appear on DVD? Will it be shown on television only?

Thank you in advance for your assistance.

Kind regards

Martin Snell

Habsburgerstrasse 3
CH-6003 Luzern

]]> By: Art Lewry http://www.airships.net/blog/movie-lady-hay-graf-zeppelin-farewell#comment-3801 Art Lewry Wed, 14 Apr 2010 21:27:35 +0000 http://www.airships.net/?p=5482#comment-3801 While there was a lot to like about this film – the score, the footage and the story 'inspired' by true events I have to wonder why clips of Frank Capra's 1931 film Dirigible were used for the Pacific-crossing sequence. Even to the untrained eye, the images of what was very obviously a US Navy crew from Dirigible's "breaking up" scene would be jarring and confusing. As a film, however, it has made me, like others, want to find out more about Lady Drummond Hay, Karl von Wiegand and, of course, Hugo Eckener (the footage of him I felt really conveyed something of his presence and charisma). It would have been a fascinating research project (especially Grace's letters) – so well done Gerard. Interesting also to read through the comments about the film on this site... "gripping historical narrative", "great piece of factual film", "amazing and wonderful documentary". I know the filmmakers have not overtly promoted the film as a documentary, but it is certainly being thought of as one. A lot of people obviously believe that what was shown in the film was an accurate portrayal of what happened during the round the world voyage. What opinions does anyone have about stories and films "inspired" by historical events and the influence they might have on perceived history? While there was a lot to like about this film – the score, the footage and the story ‘inspired’ by true events I have to wonder why clips of Frank Capra’s 1931 film Dirigible were used for the Pacific-crossing sequence. Even to the untrained eye, the images of what was very obviously a US Navy crew from Dirigible’s “breaking up” scene would be jarring and confusing.

As a film, however, it has made me, like others, want to find out more about Lady Drummond Hay, Karl von Wiegand and, of course, Hugo Eckener (the footage of him I felt really conveyed something of his presence and charisma). It would have been a fascinating research project (especially Grace’s letters) – so well done Gerard.

Interesting also to read through the comments about the film on this site… “gripping historical narrative”, “great piece of factual film”, “amazing and wonderful documentary”. I know the filmmakers have not overtly promoted the film as a documentary, but it is certainly being thought of as one. A lot of people obviously believe that what was shown in the film was an accurate portrayal of what happened during the round the world voyage. What opinions does anyone have about stories and films “inspired” by historical events and the influence they might have on perceived history?

]]> By: David A Platt http://www.airships.net/blog/movie-lady-hay-graf-zeppelin-farewell#comment-3789 David A Platt Tue, 13 Apr 2010 20:17:51 +0000 http://www.airships.net/?p=5482#comment-3789 If you are quick it will be shown wednesday 14th april on BBC4 at 02:30am. If you are quick it will be shown wednesday 14th april on BBC4 at 02:30am.

]]> By: david helms http://www.airships.net/blog/movie-lady-hay-graf-zeppelin-farewell#comment-3713 david helms Sat, 03 Apr 2010 02:33:13 +0000 http://www.airships.net/?p=5482#comment-3713 hi pete. how can i possibly get a photo of the graf zeppelin? i have been trying to secure a copy for many years. can you help me and thanks for a reply? david helms hi pete. how can i possibly get a photo of the graf zeppelin? i have been trying to secure a copy for many years. can you help me and thanks for a reply?

david helms

]]> By: david helms http://www.airships.net/blog/movie-lady-hay-graf-zeppelin-farewell#comment-3712 david helms Sat, 03 Apr 2010 02:27:51 +0000 http://www.airships.net/?p=5482#comment-3712 how can i get a copy of the dvd? please respond and thanks. how can i get a copy of the dvd? please respond and thanks.

]]> By: Gerard Nijssen http://www.airships.net/blog/movie-lady-hay-graf-zeppelin-farewell#comment-3666 Gerard Nijssen Tue, 30 Mar 2010 21:51:01 +0000 http://www.airships.net/?p=5482#comment-3666 Because this film was my idea and the film- and historical research was done by me, I would suggest you would mention my name as well in the maincredits: Gerard Nijssen. I'am a filmreseacher from Amsterdam Because this film was my idea and the film- and historical research was done by me, I would suggest you would mention my name as well in the maincredits: Gerard Nijssen. I’am a filmreseacher from Amsterdam

]]> By: Gerard Nijssen http://www.airships.net/blog/movie-lady-hay-graf-zeppelin-farewell#comment-3665 Gerard Nijssen Tue, 30 Mar 2010 21:49:00 +0000 http://www.airships.net/?p=5482#comment-3665 Because this film was my iea and the film- and historicak research was done by me, I would suggest you would mention my nae as well in the maincredits: Gerard Nijssen from Amsterdam Because this film was my iea and the film- and historicak research was done by me, I would suggest you would mention my nae as well in the maincredits: Gerard Nijssen from Amsterdam

]]> By: Gareth Watkins http://www.airships.net/blog/movie-lady-hay-graf-zeppelin-farewell#comment-3650 Gareth Watkins Tue, 30 Mar 2010 01:07:30 +0000 http://www.airships.net/?p=5482#comment-3650 Hi Gerard "Farewell" has just screened in Wellington, New Zealand .. I just wanted to let you know that I thought it was a beautiful piece. Absolutely stunning footage that was so well crafted together.. I can't imagine the amount of research time involved .. but the result is absolutely beautiful. Thanks :) Hi Gerard

“Farewell” has just screened in Wellington, New Zealand .. I just wanted to let you know that I thought it was a beautiful piece.

Absolutely stunning footage that was so well crafted together.. I can’t imagine the amount of research time involved .. but the result is absolutely beautiful.

Thanks :)

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