Munich, Federal Republic of Germany (Western Germany).
Various shots of the two Bavarian people seated facing each other, they have a loop of cord linking their middle fingers and they begin to tug until the cord breaks. This is called finger-pulling. Several panoramic shots across Munich....
Munich, Federal Republic of Germany (Western Germany).
Various shots of the two Bavarian people seated facing each other, they have a loop of cord linking their middle fingers and they begin to tug until the cord breaks. This is called finger-pulling. Several panoramic shots across Munich. Various shots of the scale model of the proposed Olympic site in Munich for the 1972 Olympic Games. CU. More models of the sports sites and the people looking on. Various shots of the work being carried out on the proposed site. MS. German people rushing about in the city. Various shots of the parade through crowded streets of Munich - people holding banners announcing '1972 Olympic in Munich'. Also traditional band, fancy dresses people, women in traditional costumes dancing in parade, etc. CU. Man lifting up barrel over his head. This is the old Bavarian sport called barrel hoisting. Various montage shots of other Bavarian sports, barrel rolling, dead weight lifting, etc. CU. Bavarians drinking beer.
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