While the Green Grass Grows
dir. Peter Mettler / 2023 / Switzerland, Canada / 166min.
In his film diary, Peter Mettler follows the course of rivers and life. It revolves around the consequences of the death of his parents.
In his film diary, Peter Mettler follows the course of rivers and life. It revolves around the consequences of the death of his parents and the question of how we will all continue – on a personal and global level. With his unique cinematic style, the director invites us on a meditative journey, from the Appenzell Alps to the lockdown in Toronto.
- duration:
- 166 min
- country / year of production:
- Switzerland, Canada / 2023
- director:
- Peter Mettler
- cinematography:
- Peter Mettler
- producer:
- Cornelia Seitler, Peter Mettler / Maximage, Grimethorpe Film
- selected festivals and awards:
- 2023 – Visions du Réel, Nyon: Grand Prix, 2023 – DOK Leipzig: Golden Dove, 2024 – IDFA Amsterdam
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