Alpine Fire
"a story of love without bonds."
Originally released in 1985. Alpine Fire is a drama film. directed by Fredi M. Murer. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Thomas Nock, Johanna Lier, and Dorothea Moritz
Synopsis
A year on an Alpine farm: an older couple have two children, Belli, who wanted to be a teacher, and the younger Franzi, deaf, and although he works like a man, child-like. Belli teaches him. In his work, he can become frustrated, so when he throws an expensive mower over a cliff in a fit of pique, his father banishes him to the outskirts of the farm, where he uses pubescent energy to break rocks and build walls and cairns. (It's the tradition of the father's family, called "The Irascibles" by neighbors, to spend puberty doing this.) Belli visits him and they begin sleeping together. By winter, the boy is back in the house and Belli is pregnant. Soon her parents must know.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 2, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (29 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Switzerland
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Walter Schnoch
- Langfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alpine Fire about?
A year on an Alpine farm: an older couple have two children, Belli, who wanted to be a teacher, and the younger Franzi, deaf, and although he works like a man, child-like. Belli teaches him. In his...
Who directed Alpine Fire?
Alpine Fire was directed by Fredi M. Murer.
How long is Alpine Fire?
Alpine Fire has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was Alpine Fire released?
Alpine Fire was released on September 2, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Alpine Fire?
The main cast of Alpine Fire includes Thomas Nock, Johanna Lier, Dorothea Moritz, Rolf Illig, Tilli Breidenbach.