The Big Picture

  • The Sound of Music is based on real events but takes dramatic liberties with the true story of the von Trapp family.
  • The portrayal of Maria as a rule-breaking novice and the dynamic between the children in the movie is accurate to some extent, though some details were changed.
  • The family's escape from Nazi occupation was less dramatic than depicted in the film, and they did not actually climb the Alps to reach Switzerland.