Spring Thaw (1987)
During the spring thaw, when the hills in Appenze11 are clad in a patchwork of green and white, buckets filled with water glide slowly up and down the slope. The gentle movement ultimately becomes a tumultuous cadence. Shots are fired, riddling the buckets with bullet holes. The water gradually begins to flow. This is the climax of a ritual, whose beginnings lie deep within the mountain. As the water is propelled through the air to the melting slopes, the water begins to gush forth, until the fountain in the valley almost overflows.
Director: Peter Liechti
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 8 min
Release Date: January 1, 1987
Editing: Peter Liechti
Language: No Language
Original Language: xx
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Spring Thaw about?
- During the spring thaw, when the hills in Appenze11 are clad in a patchwork of green and white, buckets filled with water glide slowly up and down the slope. The gentle movement ultimately becomes a tumultuous cadence. Shots are fired, riddling the buckets with bullet holes. The water gradually begins to flow. This is the climax of a ritual, whose beginnings lie deep within the mountain. As the water is propelled through the air to the melting slopes, the water begins to gush forth, until the fountain in the valley almost overflows.
- Who directed Spring Thaw?
- Spring Thaw was directed by Peter Liechti.
- How long is Spring Thaw?
- Spring Thaw has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).
- What genre is Spring Thaw?
- Spring Thaw is a Documentary film.