Christmas holiday film: Mary Poppins (S)

During the Christmas holiday, the whole family can enjoy classic films free of charge. This much-loved musical classic was a sensational hit with audiences upon its release and won an Oscar. The titular character, memorably portrayed by Julie Andrews, is a mysterious nanny who arrives on the east wind to look after the Banks family’s children. Mary transforms the family’s everyday life into a magical adventure that takes the viewer into the animated world of street art, among other things. Mary Poppins is a musical film from 1964. It is based on P. L. Travers’s Mary Poppins book series. The film stars Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke and is directed by Robert Stevenson. Duration: 2 h 19 min Age rating: all ages Free entry