Schönheiten des Alpsteins

Switzerland, September 2008
FILM, Documentary, 105 min.

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directed by
Thomas Rickenmann
Written by
Thomas Rickenmann
Status
In distribution
Website
www.extramilefilms.com

Unique images illustrate the contrasts that exist in a seemingly unknown world, even though it is right on one’s doorstep. In relation to the genre, this film with a regional background is highly unique, portraying nature and life in the Alps – between Säntis and Hoher Kasten. Thomas Rickenmann wants to inspire the viewer with the simplicities in life, with the ordinary, and he succeeds in doing so. The basis for this is established with the countless contrasts that are found in this small space. The fact that he opted to do without external sound effects serves to underscore his intent of immersing the viewer in this different, but yet familiar world. He has set the film to accommodate the pace of life on the alp, where it’s not the minutes that count but rather how one deals with nature. By all means, the film can be described as “wellness for the mind”.

credits

World Premiere
September 2008
Original Version
Swiss-German,  colour, HD24p, 105 min.
Production
ExtraMile Films GmbH
Producer
Thomas Rickenmann
directed by
Thomas Rickenmann
Written by
Thomas Rickenmann
Cinemato­graphy
Thomas Rickenmann
Editing
Thomas Rickenmann
Sound Editing
Thomas Rickenmann
Sound Design
Thomas Rickenmann
Re-Recording Mix
Thomas Rickenmann
Music
Thomas Rickenmann
Location Sound Mix
Thomas Rickenmann
Compositing
Thomas Rickenmann

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World Rights
ExtraMile Films GmbH

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Switzerland
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