The Mountain | |
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Directed by | Markus Imhoof |
Written by | Thomas Hürlimann Markus Imhoof |
Produced by | Lang Film |
Starring | Susanne Lothar |
Cinematography | Lukas Strebel |
Edited by | Daniela Roderer |
Release date |
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Running time | 98 minutes |
Country | Switzerland |
Language | Swiss German |
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