Propellerblume

A romantic drama this with a familiar theme and very few surprises. Claudia an opera enthusiast dedicates her life to singing in the hope that one day she may win a scholarship to Rome. Claudia's somewhat boring relationship with Stephan soon breaks down when she is mesmerised by Paul a free-spirited photographer full of fun and devilment. Claudia however soon learns that no-one is perfect and people must be accepted for what they are. Lanky long-legged Uwe Rathsam as the sexy photographer Paul with a clouded past provides plenty of fun in his amiable way. Claudia who is ecstatic at a way of life she has never known before enters into the spirit of the occasion, but soon becomes aware that pleasures have their price! Opera lovers will probably appreciate the intense training and discipline that singers have to endure. I found the Cosi Fan Tutti arias not particularly melodious, but (clever scriptwriting here) the words Claudia sang mirrored the kind of life she was leading...."Deceiving one and giving another joy...." The outcome of the final adjudication for the scholarship was not unexpected. Indeed much of the film is predictable, It's a light-hearted film acted with sincerity and easy to watch, but will not set your head spinning like the whirligig novelty featured in a couple of scenes.