Heaven Or Not (2007)

Filmed in the quaint prairie town of Herbert, Saskatchewan, Heaven or Not by filmmakers Zuzana Hudackova and Danijel Margetic is an intimate portrayal of one man's tireless journey to give his life greater meaning.

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Filmed in the quaint prairie town of Herbert, Saskatchewan, Heaven or Not by filmmakers Zuzana Hudackova and Danijel Margetic is an intimate portrayal of one man's tireless journey to give his life greater meaning. John Gerbrandt, a WWII veteran, has been singlehandedly building a 7,000-square-foot house over the past three decades with nothing more than his pension and salvaged materials. With no formal training, he is fuelled by a powerful determination to prove his worth to his God, his family, and his community. John's story transcends day-to-day life in a small town and reaches the realm of deep spirituality marked by an unwavering commitment. Now at the age of 84, suffering from health problems and the financial burden of property taxes, John might not be able to finish his lifelong endeavor.

Director: Zuzana Hudackova
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 27 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Daniel Grant
Editing: Maryam Ghorbankarimi
Production: ONF | NFB, TVO, Documentary Organization of Canada, Balkan Film
Country: Canada
Language: English
Budget: $33,300
Original Language: en

Keywords

god, saskatchewan, personal diary, salvation, proving oneself, war, history, herbert

More Films by Director: Zuzana Hudackova
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heaven Or Not about?
Filmed in the quaint prairie town of Herbert, Saskatchewan, Heaven or Not by filmmakers Zuzana Hudackova and Danijel Margetic is an intimate portrayal of one man's tireless journey to give his life greater meaning. John Gerbrandt, a WWII veteran, has been singlehandedly building a 7,000-square-foot house over the past three decades with nothing more than his pension and salvaged materials. With no formal training, he is fuelled by a powerful determination to prove his worth to his God, his family, and his community. John's story transcends day-to-day life in a small town and reaches the realm of deep spirituality marked by an unwavering commitment. Now at the age of 84, suffering from health problems and the financial burden of property taxes, John might not be able to finish his lifelong endeavor.
Who directed Heaven Or Not?
Heaven Or Not was directed by Zuzana Hudackova.
Who stars in Heaven Or Not?
Heaven Or Not stars John Gerbrandt, Mary Gerbrandt.
How long is Heaven Or Not?
Heaven Or Not has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
What genre is Heaven Or Not?
Heaven Or Not is a Documentary film.
What is the budget of Heaven Or Not?
Heaven Or Not had a budget of $33,300.
Where was Heaven Or Not produced?
Heaven Or Not was produced in Canada.