The Metal Detector (2023)
Georg is an Austrian retiree whose mother witnessed the crash of an Allied B-17 near their home during World War II. When he takes up metal detecting to find the wreckage, a growing fascination leads him to embark on a heartfelt mission, not only to research the backgrounds of the American crewmembers who parachuted off the plane into enemy territory, but to locate their descendants, to bring them to his Austrian town on the 75th anniversary of the crash, to introduce them to the townspeople who helped their fathers, and to unite his town in remembrance. It’s a story of empathy, resilience, and the enduring power of human connection.
Director: Brendan Patrick Hughes
Genre: Documentary
Release Date: November 11, 2023
Production: Operation Pizzicato, Buckets Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Deutsch
Original Language: en
Keywords
austria, human interest, documentary short
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Metal Detector about?
- Georg is an Austrian retiree whose mother witnessed the crash of an Allied B-17 near their home during World War II. When he takes up metal detecting to find the wreckage, a growing fascination leads him to embark on a heartfelt mission, not only to research the backgrounds of the American crewmembers who parachuted off the plane into enemy territory, but to locate their descendants, to bring them to his Austrian town on the 75th anniversary of the crash, to introduce them to the townspeople who helped their fathers, and to unite his town in remembrance. It’s a story of empathy, resilience, and the enduring power of human connection.
- Who directed The Metal Detector?
- The Metal Detector was directed by Brendan Patrick Hughes.
- What genre is The Metal Detector?
- The Metal Detector is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Metal Detector produced?
- The Metal Detector was produced in United States of America.