Minor Aha moment

When last we met, I was talking about the novel Buddenbrooks, and how I bought the most recent film version of it, a version that was not released in the US. (You can buy it from Amazon, but with the caveat that you'll receive a 'Region 2' DVD that doesn't play in standard American DVD players!)

Anyway, I watched it, and liked it immensely: great acting, good adaptation, and a lot of what I (rather unfortunately, I suppose) like to call 'Lübeck porn'. ;-)

Since our arrival, Jim and I have been amused by the groups of tourists who troop past our little house. The Gänge (courtyards) of Lübeck are famous, but ours, lovely though it is, is not quite as 'picture postcard' as others.

But I may have figured it out: a short but memorable scene in the movie was filmed here!

The main street (Engelswisch) was clearly recognizable (without cars, of course!):

As was the entrance to our courtyard:

The camera followed Tony Buddenbrook through the tunnel. You really have to bend over to walk through here!

The houses surrounding the courtyard could be clearly seen:

And I recognized this wall!

(That's where we take our garbage out, BTW!)

Anyway, such a hoot to be watching a movie and say 'Hey- that's my neighborhood!'

I'm on a roll, so here are some more pictures for you:

Burgtor and neighbor

Always remember to look up!

Piper, drummer, city crest of Lübeck

One of the oldest brickwork houses in Lübeck: built in 1260 as a convent: