Silvesterchlausen (2025)

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Silvesterchlausen is a mysterious tradition that takes place every New Year’s Eve in Switzerland’s Appenzell, the most conservative part of the country. Groups of six men dress in ornate costumes and engage in wordless, polyphonic yodeling and rhythmic bell clanging. The ritual has been performed for at least 500 years, but nobody knows how or why it began.

Director: Andrew Norman Wilson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 12 min
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Editing: Andrew Norman Wilson
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Silvesterchlausen about?
Silvesterchlausen is a mysterious tradition that takes place every New Year’s Eve in Switzerland’s Appenzell, the most conservative part of the country. Groups of six men dress in ornate costumes and engage in wordless, polyphonic yodeling and rhythmic bell clanging. The ritual has been performed for at least 500 years, but nobody knows how or why it began.
Who directed Silvesterchlausen?
Silvesterchlausen was directed by Andrew Norman Wilson.
How long is Silvesterchlausen?
Silvesterchlausen has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
What genre is Silvesterchlausen?
Silvesterchlausen is a Documentary film.
Where was Silvesterchlausen produced?
Silvesterchlausen was produced in United States of America.