Synopsis
The filmmaker travels to the mysterious land of the “poor souls.” He visits eyewitnesses in rural areas of Central Switzerland. They offer their account of mystifying experiences in connection with the afterlife, of evil deeds by people who passed away long ago in need of atonement. The film investigates the hidden signs of mountain magic and reminds us of our own myths, ghosts and primal images. It also looks for paths to self-awareness that could be revealed to us within and under layers of centuries-old Catholic cultural sediment.
Ratings
IMDb7.4/10
Key crew
- Edwin BeelerDirector
Cast
- Maria Kunz-HodelHerself
- Remigi BissigHimself
- Josef WolfHimself
- Sepp StadelmannHimself
- Josef StadlerHimself
- Cäcilia BucherHerself
- Josy Bieri-AreggerHerself
- Dieter GemschHimself
- Kurt LussiHimself
- Karl ImfeldHimself
- Hans SchrackmannHimself
- Hildegar HöfligerHerself
Stills
Themes
traditionswitzerlandpurgatoryreligionspiritswiss alpsmountain vill