Maria Von-Trapp: Last News

Guy Lodge Film CriticIf Maria von Trapp found Austrian convent life a little suffocating in “The Sound of Music,” she would have been fully asphyxiated — possibly by someone else’s hand — in the austere Catholic spirit-prison that houses “Serviam – I Will Serve,” where any green hills are from view, pain is a holy priority, and perceived problematic flibbertigibbets are solved by rather more ruthless means than a jaunty sing-song. Only the third fiction feature in 20 years from accomplished Austrian formalist Ruth Mader, this supremely well-made chiller announces itself upfront as a cut above your average nunsploitation exercise with its stark, stringent mise-en-scène and jabs of religious inquiry via surreal, Bible-based animated interludes.

Six decades later, the von Trapp children are back together.

Beloved English actress Julie Andrews is receiving the American Film Institute's highest honor for a career in film.The 48th AFI Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute celebrated Julie Andrews on Thursday, June 9, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.As part of the celebration, the actors who played the von Trapp kids in The Sound Of Music (1965) reunited to pay homage to Andrews, who was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role as Maria von Trapp in the classic musical drama. Reunited: Five of the seven actors who played the von Trapp children in The Sound Of Music attended the 48th Annual AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Julie Andrews, including Duane Chase, Kym Karath, Angela Cartwright, Debbie Turner, and Nicholas Hammond Honoree: English actress Julie Andrews, 86, received the American Film Institute's (AFI) Life Achievement Award during a gala at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on Thursday In the film, the Mother Abbess (Peggy Wood) sends Maria (Julie Andrews) to the villa of retired naval officer Captain Georg von Trapp (Christopher Plummer) to be governess to his seven children—Liesl, Friedrich, Louisa, Kurt, Brigitta, Marta, and Gretl.Some 57 years after its release, five of the those seven child actors were able to attend the ceremony in honor of Andrews.

Rosmarie Trapp, the daughter of Georg and Maria von Trapp — the couple whose family inspired The Sound of Music, has died.The family of the Austrian singer shared the sad news via an Instagram post on Saturday.The post featured two photos of her and said that she 'passed away peacefully on Friday evening at the age of 93; she was in the presence of loved ones all day long.' Sad news: Rosmarie Trapp, the daughter of Georg and Maria von Trapp — the couple whose family inspired The Sound of Music, has diedThe first of two images showed the musician wearing a blue windbreaker and white helmet as she posed on a bike.The two-wheeler had a basket secured to the handle bars at the front, and she held onto them while smiling. Rosmarie's white hair spilled out of her protective headgear and she teamed her look with a long skirt, tube socks, and sneakers.The family statement continued, 'Her kindness, generosity, and colorful spirit were legendary, and she had a positive impact on countless lives.' Statement:The family of the Austrian singer shared the sad news via an Instagram post on SaturdayHer loved one -Johannes, Lynne, Kristina, and Sam von Trapp - asked fans to 'Please respect our family’s privacy as we take time to process this loss, and prepare to celebrate the life of an amazing woman.'The caption ended: 'We believe the best way to recognize Rosmarie is to demonstrate the same selfless kindness and generosity that she exemplified daily.'The post was liked by over 1,800 of theTrapp Family Lodge's 21,000 followers.

Fans shared in her nostalgia, with one, Janet Meany, praising: "So well put, Ms. Andrews!"The Sound of Music was the first major motion picture I saw in a theater, when I was a little girl."I will never forget seeing you on that mountain, turning and singing! Loved the movie; still love it!"Gini Wickland chimed in, telling Julie that she related to every recollection she'd published."This is beautiful! We were able to feel all those things through you," she told her."One of the greatest stories and movies of all time."Isabelle Hermann was equally emotional, confessing: "No matter how many times I watch this movie, this opening scene brings tears to my eyes!"Meanwhile, Andreina Garban exclaimed: "Dame Julie Andrews is still The Sound of Music."I really believe that there are few movies in the history of cinema that are as beloved as this one.

tragedy around those involved with the film. Based on the 1949 memoir, The Story of the Trapp Family Singers, by writer Maria von Trapp, The Sound of Music tells the story of free-spirited nun Maria and how she became governess and mother to seven young children. It hit the big screen in 1965 and has become a much-loved and favourite movie of generations ever since, reports the Daily Star.

Danielle Turchiano Senior Features Editor, TVSPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not yet watched the first three episodes of “12 Dates of Christmas,” streaming now on HBO Max.In 1965, Maria von Trapp (Julie Andrews) stepped into Schloss Leopoldskron in Salzburg, Austria and fell in love in “The Sound of Music.” Now, 55 years later, two new men and one woman hope to do the same in HBO Max’s “12 Dates of Christmas.”The new reality competition series — which yes, really does film at that same estate in Austria — follows three single “leads” (Chad Savage; Christian Faith Fernandez, who goes by Faith in the show, and Garrett Mercantel) as they meet potential new relationships and go on the titular 12 dates, all with the goal of finding