The Godfather – merchandise for the Corleone trilogy
The most famous line in film history is an offer you cannot refuse – and it is delivered very quietly. The Godfather appeared in 1972 under the direction of Francis Ford Coppola, based on the novel by Mario Puzo, and tells of the transfer of power within the Corleone family: from the patriarch Vito to his youngest son Michael, who never actually wanted to belong. The film won the Oscar for best picture, and so did the second part. At Elbenwald this category is becoming the home for officially licensed fan articles for the trilogy.
What sets The Godfather apart?
The shift of perspective. Violence mostly takes place at the edge of the frame, while the centre is occupied by talk of business, weddings and obligations – the horror grows out of how naturally the two belong together. Added to that is a craftsmanship that has shaped generations of filmmakers: Gordon Willis's almost brown interiors, in which eyes disappear into shadow, Nino Rota's waltz melody as a leitmotif, and a cast that is right in every supporting role. Michael's path from returning soldier to the coldest man in the room is not a rise but a transformation – and it makes the trilogy more than the sum of its quotations.
Frequently asked questions
Which Godfather products are available at Elbenwald?
The category has just been set up and is filling with officially licensed fan articles for the film series. Whatever arrives appears directly here.
How many parts does The Godfather have?
Three: The Godfather from 1972, The Godfather Part II from 1974 and The Godfather Part III from 1990. The first two parts were each awarded the Oscar for best picture.
What is the film based on?
On the novel The Godfather by Mario Puzo from 1969. Together with director Francis Ford Coppola, Puzo also wrote the screenplay for the adaptation.
Range overview
The category is ready and growing with the range. Until the first articles arrive, the way leads to Movies for the rest of the cinema shelf, to Books & Comics for reading material and to Clothing for the appearance in pinstripes.
What else goes with it?
Family clans with a comparable fall from grace are gathered in Peaky Blinders, while narrative worlds from television are sorted by TV Shows.