Hans hilft

Switzerland, January 2004
FILM, Documentary, 79 min.

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directed by
Hugo Sigrist, Markus Baumann
Written by
Hugo Sigrist
Status
In distribution

Former garage owner Hans Koller is not one to give up. Following his early retirement, he founded the private relief organisation «Rumänienhilfe Freundeskreis Hans Koller». Since then he has made regular trips to Rumania with his lorry and provides assistance wherever he can. We accompany the 67-year-old man from Aargau on his 79th trip transporting relief supplies to Viseu de Sus, a small town in northeast Rumania. Every trip is a new adventure for him, for Rumania is a trying place, and things are not always like Hans would like to have them. He has his moments of despair when confronted with the mentality of the local inhabitants. In addition, new regulations and instructions issued by the government make life difficult for him and his relief organisation. But Hans wants to continue his efforts – despite all the difficulties.

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World Premiere
January 2004
Original Version
Swiss-German, German,  colour, Beta SP, 79 min.
Production
Büro für visuelle Medien, SRF Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen
Producer
directed by
Hugo Sigrist, Markus Baumann
Written by
Hugo Sigrist
Cinemato­graphy
Markus Baumann
Editing
Hugo Sigrist
Music
Cristal Baia Borsa
Location Sound Mix
Michael Ruch

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Switzerland
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