Exit Winter (1934)

Ancient festival to mark the end of winter, the Tyrol, Austria Full titles read: “EXIT WINTER !“ C/U’s of two people wearing special masks. One has a large moustache and a fantastic head-dress he is called a ’Ringer’. C/U of the ’Ringer’ carrying very large cow bells around his waist. Various shots the festival in progress. Numerous women dressed as witches dance in a circle with large brooms to “drive winter away.“ High angle shot of the festival and of crowds watching from either side of the street. L/S of a large float being pulled along the street which has a large head with an opening and closing mouth. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136,000 items from the news agencies Gaumont Graphic