The Man on the Church Spire (2026)
He is the village chimney sweep, and as a roofer, he loves working on church towers at dizzying heights. For the boy, his grandfather is a lucky charm and a strong man. He wants to emulate him and learn more about his origins. But his grandfather's fall from the roof changes everything.
Director: Edwin Beeler
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: January 15, 2026
Cast
- Hanspeter Müller - Narrator
- Anna Beeler-Nussbaumer - Herself
- Agatha Schuler-Nussbaumer - Herself
- Ruth Besmer-Nussbaumer - Herself
- Erich Nussbaumer - Himself
- Adolf Besmer - Himself
- Edi Iten - Himself
- Alois Rogenmoser - Himself
- David Meile - Boy
Screenplay
Music: Oswald Schwander
Editing: Edwin Beeler, Mirjam Krakenberger
Production: Calypso Film AG
Country: Switzerland
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Edwin Beeler
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Man on the Church Spire about?
- He is the village chimney sweep, and as a roofer, he loves working on church towers at dizzying heights. For the boy, his grandfather is a lucky charm and a strong man. He wants to emulate him and learn more about his origins. But his grandfather's fall from the roof changes everything.
- Who directed The Man on the Church Spire?
- The Man on the Church Spire was directed by Edwin Beeler.
- Who stars in The Man on the Church Spire?
- The Man on the Church Spire stars Hanspeter Müller, Anna Beeler-Nussbaumer, Agatha Schuler-Nussbaumer, Ruth Besmer-Nussbaumer, Erich Nussbaumer, Adolf Besmer.
- How long is The Man on the Church Spire?
- The Man on the Church Spire has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is The Man on the Church Spire?
- The Man on the Church Spire is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Man on the Church Spire produced?
- The Man on the Church Spire was produced in Switzerland.