Grüne Weihnacht

Switzerland, August 1998
FILM, Fiction, 7 min.

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directed by: Thomas Hess
Written by: Thomas Hess
Status: In distribution

A man goes into the forest to steal a Christmas tree to decorate his living room. Caught in the act, he escapes punishment by inventing an ingenious excuse. It is not without consequences, however, in this parable, in the style of black comedy, about lies, self righteousness and greed during Christmas time.

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World Premiere: August 1998
Original Version: German (english subtitles), colour, 16mm, 7 min.
Production: Zürcher Hochschule der Künste ZHdK - Departement Darstellende Künste und Film
Producer
directed by: Thomas Hess
Written by: Thomas Hess
Cinematography: Dominique Margot
Editing: Thomas Hess
Location Sound Mix: Isabelle Favez, Angela Spörri