Emergency response crews are once more heading to Meck, Switzerland, for the ongoing "land rescue" operation.
In the picturesque region of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, the manor house of Dölitz near Gnoien is once again in the spotlight. The ZDF team has had exclusive access to the manor house for a day, with the scenes filmed there set to be part of the anniversary edition "10 years of Manor House Rescuers," to be broadcast from the Baltic Sea coast to the Black Forest in October.
The manor house, with its partial neo-Renaissance architecture, has been tastefully restored by the family McBride, who found a quiet, dignified place for their vast archive of the famous American photographer Will McBride in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The archive contains no less than 350,000 negatives and an equal number of slides, featuring famous contemporaries of the post-war era such as Romy Schneider, Donna Summer, John F. Kennedy, or Konrad Adenauer.
The manor house, now under heritage protection, is considered by experts like garden conservationist Caroline Rolka from the University of Neubrandenburg to be one of the most beautiful in the manor house land of MV. The park surrounding the house, which was previously neglected, has also been restored by the family McBride.
Friedericke von Stackelberg, who lives near Marlow and has been inspired by her surroundings in New York, West Africa, Munich, Bucharest, Berlin, and now Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, is currently showing her quiet paintings with humanless motifs in the manor house. Two days of shooting were required to capture all the interesting aspects of the manor house.
The manor house is not the only historic site in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern suitable for film and TV productions. Schwerin Castle, dating back to 973 and extensively developed in the 1800s, is a grand palace surrounded by gardens and a scenic lake, with architectural and historical qualities that have made it attractive as a filming location.
Other manor houses or castles in this region likely serve as film locations, but specific names and productions are absent from the current results. German cinema as a whole has a tradition of using historic castles and manor houses for filming, supported by institutions like the Deutsche Filmakademie that promote film culture.
For a comprehensive list of manor houses used in films and TV shows in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, contacting regional film offices or tourism boards might provide valuable information. The estate manager's house of Bristow on the Malchiner See was the focus of an NDR team, and the show featuring Bristow will air on September 26th in the series "Unusually living in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern."
The manor house of Dölitz near Gnoien is a testament to the region's rich history and its continued appeal as a filming location. The freshly graduated church musician played the piano during the scenes filmed in the manor house, adding a touch of elegance and charm to the production.
The manor house of Dölitz, with its neo-Renaissance architecture, offers a glimpse into the realm of lifestyle and entertainment, as it serves as a location for the upcoming anniversary special "10 years of Manor House Rescuers." The restored manor house, under heritage protection and famed for its beautiful garden, also houses an extensive archive of Will McBride's photography, showcasing movies-and-tv stars and historical figures, making it a noteworthy home-and-garden attraction.
