Documentary · Switzerland · 2026 · 1h 20m

The Man on the Church Spire

Der Mann auf dem Kirchturm

Director

Cast

Hanspeter Müller as Narrator Anna Beeler-Nussbaumer as Herself Agatha Schuler-Nussbaumer as Herself Ruth Besmer-Nussbaumer as Herself Erich Nussbaumer as Himself Adolf Besmer as Himself

Crew

Edwin Beeler — Editor Mirjam Krakenberger — Editor Edwin Beeler — Writer Edwin Beeler — Producer

Synopsis

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.

Key Collaborators

Edwin Beeler Director Edwin Beeler Editor Mirjam Krakenberger Editor Edwin Beeler Writer Edwin Beeler Producer

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