Wintersong
Switzerland, April 2006
FILM,
Documentary,
51 min.
- directed by
- Pascal Hofmann, Benny Jaberg
- Written by
- Pascal Hofmann, Benny Jaberg
- Status
- In distribution
- Website
- www.wintersong.ch
A grey sky, an empty stadium, darkened floodlights and an infusion of melody serve as the setting for Chris Hooson as he roams through the abandoned stands. He had dedicated a compassionate hymn to the Everton football team during a difficult phase. We accompany Hooson and his band Dakota Suite on a journey from the football stadium, along the barren northwest coast of England and in the songwriter’s living room. His past compels him to take his guitar in hand again and again, resulting in music as fragile as life itself. The film is a lyrically sullen music documentary, providing the viewer insight into the source of inspiration of this exceptional musician.
credits
- World Premiere
- April 2006
- Original Version
- English, colour and b/w, Beta SP, 51 min.
- Production
- Zürcher Hochschule der Künste ZHdK - Departement Darstellende Künste und Film
- Producer
- directed by
- Pascal Hofmann, Benny Jaberg
- Written by
- Pascal Hofmann, Benny Jaberg
- Cinematography
- Pascal Hofmann, Benny Jaberg, Markus Heiniger
- Editing
- Pascal Hofmann, Benny Jaberg
- Location Sound Mix
- Pascal Hofmann, Benny Jaberg, Markus Heiniger
World Sales / World Rights
Awards
(a selection)
- Nyon, Visions du Réel, Mention spéciale Jury Cinéma Suisse 2006 (Winner)
Festivals
(a selection)
-
Munich, 22. Internationales Dokumentarfilmfestival München
02.05.2007 - 10.05.2007 -
Lisboa, 4th Lisbon International Independent Film Festival
19.04.2007 - 29.04.2007 -
Amsterdam, 19th International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam
23.11.2006 - 03.12.2006 -
Nyon, 12e Visions du Réel - Festival International de Cinéma
24.04.2006 - 30.04.2006