The Flying Windmill
Olli, the main character in the movie, got a very bad grade and is terribly annoyed. She runs away from home and, together with a dog and a horse, finds a (mad? nutty?) scientist in a windmill. They experience the strangest adventures in this windmill and find other interesting characters, a lot of excitement and peril. While you may well interpret something as the "socialist value system" into this movie, it is more meant to be a children's movie, showing the kids that there are more exciting things out there than the ones that your parents and teachers show you, and that you will only find out most of those things on your own, if you show enough curiosity.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Die fliegende Windmühle |
| Year | 1982 |
| Country | East Germany |
| Genre | Family, Science Fiction, Animation |
| Director | Günter Rätz |
| Runtime | 85 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.7/10 (3 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The Flying Windmill is an acquired taste at 4.7/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A classic from 1982. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
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