Sound of music.

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- The sound of music. (1965. Dir. Robert Wise)

In 1938, young postulant Maria is hired as a governess for the troubled von Trapp family. Using music lessons to reconcile children and father, she is able to whip them into a singing family ensemble —just in time to organize well enough to flee the impending menace of the nazis... Based on both the musical by Howard Linsday and Russel Crouse and on the autobiography of the real Maria von Trapp. 

Ultra-famous musical super-production whose influence is deeper and seemingly more invisible than people realize. Almost everyone has seen at least a reference to the infamous opening sequence in the Austrian hills —and many who watch the movie in full are surprised at how dramatic it can be at times. Its reputation as a sugary story can be —imprecise. And then many of the songs and fashion on display can be heard and seen in plenty of latter stories, in so many ways. 

In short, something of a pop cultural artifact, still more than worth a look. 

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