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CALABRIA

by Pierre-François Sauter

synopsis

A road movie in a hearse. After the death of a calabrian emigrant who came to Switzerland to find work, two undertakers, Jovan and José, who are themselves emigrants, travel from north to south of Italy to repatriate the dead body into his home village. Jovan, a gypsy who was a singer in Belgrad, believes in life after death. While José, a Portuguese who is passionate about culture, believes only what he sees. Together, they face the contingencies and the surprises of the trip. Their journey is an opportunity to pay a tribute to the dead person and to enjoy life.

international title: Calabria
original title: Calabria
country: Switzerland
year: 2016
genre: documentary
directed by: Pierre-François Sauter
film run: 117'
screenplay: Pierre-François Sauter, Nadejda Magnenat
cinematography by: Pierre-François Sauter
film editing: Anja Bombelli
producer: Hercli Bundi, Nadejda Magnenat
production: Mira Film GmbH, Le Laboratoire Central

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