Christmas films: More than just kitsch - a look behind the scenes!

Christmas films: More than just kitsch - a look behind the scenes!

Hagen, Deutschland - Christmas time is film time: Classics such as "Three Hazelnuts for Cinderella", "Actually ... Love" and "The Little Lord" the cold days and captivate spectators in front of the television. While some critics dismiss the films as kitschy, media researcher Irmtraud Hnilica recognizes a deeper message in the often cheerful stories. She emphasizes that the typical happy ends are hidden important topics such as social integration, partnership challenges and family problems. "The first 80 minutes often show real life," explains Hnilica and emphasizes that the shine ends in the end of the difficult realities in front of it, such as in the Christmas classic "Isn't life beautiful?" by Frank Capra, where an angel saves a desperate man in a critical life situation, such as Radio Hochstift reports .

insights into popular traditions

Everyone has their Christmas favorite. For many, films such as "Kevin - alone at home" and "Sissi" are indispensable. These stories often reflect nostalgic memories and are deeply rooted in tradition, as the royals show. For example, Prince William reveals that "Buddy - The Christmas Elf" is a must for him that puts a smile on his face again every year. Such traditions and the different preferences for Christmas films make this time special, and in the midst of an atmosphere that is financially and emotionally tense that address the films. "Kevin - alone at home" not only plays with a forgotten child, but also illuminates the challenges in the modern family. Did you know that the film "Three Hazelnuts for Cinderella" was originally supposed to be shot in summer? Or that Jim Carrey spent 3.5 hours a day in the mask for his role as a "grin", such as BUNTE? These fascinating details contribute to the fascination of these films and ensure that they are on the list again every year.