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Celebration of Flight

  • 2007
  • 1h 18m
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Daniel Rundström and Rainstar Luke in Celebration of Flight (2007)
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Celebration of Flight Daniel Rundstroem looks like an average old man, spending his retirement on the tropical island of Dominica. But this impression couldn't be further from the truth. Mr.... Read allCelebration of Flight Daniel Rundstroem looks like an average old man, spending his retirement on the tropical island of Dominica. But this impression couldn't be further from the truth. Mr. Rundstroem is not looking for a place in the shadow or a lazy day at the beach, he has a ... Read allCelebration of Flight Daniel Rundstroem looks like an average old man, spending his retirement on the tropical island of Dominica. But this impression couldn't be further from the truth. Mr. Rundstroem is not looking for a place in the shadow or a lazy day at the beach, he has a goal, building his own airplane, together with his young friend Rainstar; and flying the p... Read all

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    • Lara Juliette Sanders
  • Writers
    • Stephan Buschmann
    • Lara Juliette Sanders
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    • Rainstar Luke
    • Daniel Rundström
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    • Director
      • Lara Juliette Sanders
    • Writers
      • Stephan Buschmann
      • Lara Juliette Sanders
    • Stars
      • Rainstar Luke
      • Daniel Rundström
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      • 3 wins & 1 nomination total

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    The power of dreams-Of old planes and men

    This documentary as such has the authenticity and truth, found everywhere in the genere. However there is something setting this movie apart from most documentaries I have ever seen, this is its protagonists. In this intimate and sensitive portrait of Daniel Rundstroem, we learn about the power of dreams. Daniel is a old men, with a very adventurous past, sitting in the idyllic jungle of the Caribbean island of Dominica. He already flew for the shah in the Yemen, was the very first and last one to land on the most remote short air strips in the middle of the desert and was paid in silver coins. He lived the time of the last great adventures. But even this moved history, he is not sitting still, waiting for the sun to set. In his life, Daniel Rundstroem has spend over 3 year away from earth, flying in the air. This is what this incredible man loves, such passion as the quintessence of life.This very energy gives him the power end dedication to step up, and rebuild an onld plane to fly it at the Sun and Fun airshow in Florida. Along the way he makes friends with Rainstar Luke and lifes and adventure, most people wouldn´t even dream of in their youth. This documentary documents Daniels miraculous gift and how the power of is passion creates something so unique and beautiful in this very moment in time.

    The most inspiring and heartwarming documentary I have ever seen!

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    • Release date
      • August 2, 2007 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Germany
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
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    • Filming locations
      • Dominica
    • Production company
      • Lombardo Films
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      • 1h 18m(78 min)
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