Alpine Saga (2006)
Award-winning director Langjahr returns to his beloved Alps to document a group of people continuing the legacy of their forefathers. Every year on Swiss National day, August 1, the Wildheuer climb up the steep mountain of the «Hinteren Heubrig», fitted out with scythes and wearing wooden shoes with spikes, just as their ancestors did before them. They are part of a generation who have lived with the challenges of nature and survived it. In his film, Langjahr's poetic realism gives an insight into these people's experience of the simple life, the very foundation of human existence.
Director: Erich Langjahr
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: October 19, 2006
Cast
- Anton Büeler - Anton Büeler
- Albert Gwerder - Albert Gwerder
- Erich Gwerder - Erich Gwerder
- Alois Langenegger - Alois Langenegger
- Dominic Langenegger - Dominic Langenegger
- Josef Schelbert - Josef Schelbert
- Toni Schelbert - Toni Schelbert
- Peter Suter - Peter Suter
Screenplay
- Erich Langjahr (Screenplay)
Music: Hans Kennel
Cinematography: Erich Langjahr
Editing: Erich Langjahr
Production: Langjahr-Film
Country: Switzerland
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Keywords
switzerland, wildheuen
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Alpine Saga about?
- Award-winning director Langjahr returns to his beloved Alps to document a group of people continuing the legacy of their forefathers. Every year on Swiss National day, August 1, the Wildheuer climb up the steep mountain of the «Hinteren Heubrig», fitted out with scythes and wearing wooden shoes with spikes, just as their ancestors did before them. They are part of a generation who have lived with the challenges of nature and survived it. In his film, Langjahr's poetic realism gives an insight into these people's experience of the simple life, the very foundation of human existence.
- Who directed Alpine Saga?
- Alpine Saga was directed by Erich Langjahr.
- Who stars in Alpine Saga?
- Alpine Saga stars Anton Büeler, Albert Gwerder, Erich Gwerder, Alois Langenegger, Dominic Langenegger, Josef Schelbert.
- How long is Alpine Saga?
- Alpine Saga has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Alpine Saga?
- Alpine Saga is a Documentary film.
- Where was Alpine Saga produced?
- Alpine Saga was produced in Switzerland.