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BRAN CASTLE (2003)
Bran Castle
Royal Bran (1920-1940)
Vlad the Impaler vs. Dracula
The Peasant Citadel of Rasnov
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65 min. documentary |
| media |
DVD-Video NTSC |
| order/buy |
from AMAZON.COM |
| directed by |
Nicolae Margineanu |
| audio |
English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Romanian |
| features |
Chapter Search
Interviews |
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in stock |
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Bran Castle. Bran is the oldest medieval castle in Transylvania. Surrounded by a magnificent landscape, the castle allows a trip down six centuries of history. At the same time, it affords the visitor the thrill of a meeting with Dracula.
Vlad Tepes vs. Dracula A short trip in search of the truth about Vlad Tepes (The Impaler). A legendary character of the Middle Ages, famed for his valiance and ruthlessness, Vlad inspired the story of the vampire Count Dracula.
Royal Bran Bran Castle became a Royal residence in 1920, when its owner, the city of Brasov, bestowed it on Queen Mary of Romania. In the following 28 years, the old citadel turned into a true castle without losing any of its medieval charm.
The peasant citadel of Rasnov At a crossroads of history, on the old road connecting Transylvania to Walachia, lays the city of Rasnov. On a mountain top, overlooking the city rests a beautiful citadel, built in the 13th century as a shield against barbarian invasions.
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