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Touristic Intents

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This explores the complex interplay between mass tourism and political ideology through the story of Prora, a colossal, never completed Nazi resort on Germany's Baltic Sea. Initiated in 1936, this 3 mile long structure was intended to accommodate 20,000 working class Germans, serving as a propaganda tool to enhance Nazi support. Despite its abandonment by the Nazis, it was later utilized by East Germany's Socialist government for military purposes and as housing for conscientious objectors.

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Daniel M. Kimmel North Shore Movies 01/20/2025
3/5
TOURISTIC INTENTS is about a massive seaside resort named Prora – constructed in Nazi Germany – and what became of it. Over the course of a tight 72 minutes, it raises questions about history, industrialism, and leisure time. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephan T @RT92173257 01/28/2025 A unique and deliberate documentary that forces you to examine the relationship of architecture and its evolving intention and usage throughout different generations-asking philosophical, cultural and design questions through the lens of modern society ( vacationers, historians, developers, architects). This film rephrases the artist vs art debate within a larger societal context and scale in a provoking manner: good documentaries make you think and Touristic Intents certainly does that! See more Matt P @RT25560083 01/28/2025 This film examines how successive dictatorial regimes used a building project to support their very different goals. But it mostly asks questions about how we acknowledge and grapple with the darker aspects of a nation’s past.! See more Andrew P @RT86316462 01/23/2025 really enjoyed the film! I wasn't quite sure what to expect, but totally enjoyed and walked away with a ton of questions. Would recommend for sure. See more Dave K @RT87825527 01/19/2025 Want to get away? This building is an unreal edifice built by people planning world domination. The size and scale is something to behold. This film does a masterful job sharing the story of the resort you never knew existed. See more Amy K @RT33464014 01/18/2025 Really interesting look at the history of this building. Explores the site, its background and its future from many perspectives. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis This explores the complex interplay between mass tourism and political ideology through the story of Prora, a colossal, never completed Nazi resort on Germany's Baltic Sea. Initiated in 1936, this 3 mile long structure was intended to accommodate 20,000 working class Germans, serving as a propaganda tool to enhance Nazi support. Despite its abandonment by the Nazis, it was later utilized by East Germany's Socialist government for military purposes and as housing for conscientious objectors.
Director
Mat Rappaport
Screenwriter
Mat Rappaport
Distributor
First Run Features
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
German
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 12, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 28, 2025
Runtime
1h 15m