Heaven Or Not
“Filmed in the quaint prairie town of Herbert, Saskatchewan, Heaven or Not by filmmakers Zuzana Hudackova and Danijel Margetic is an intimate portrayal of one man's tireless journey to give his life greater meaning.”
Synopsis
Filmed in the quaint prairie town of Herbert, Saskatchewan, Heaven or Not by filmmakers Zuzana Hudackova and Danijel Margetic is an intimate portrayal of one man's tireless journey to give his life greater meaning. John Gerbrandt, a WWII veteran, has been singlehandedly building a 7,000-square-foot house over the past three decades with nothing more than his pension and salvaged materials. With no formal training, he is fuelled by a powerful determination to prove his worth to his God, his family, and his community. John's story transcends day-to-day life in a small town and reaches the realm of deep spirituality marked by an unwavering commitment. Now at the age of 84, suffering from health problems and the financial burden of property taxes, John might not be able to finish his lifelong endeavor.
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Production Budget
$33K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zuzana Hudackova
- Screenplay & Story
- Zuzana Hudackova, Danijel Margetic
- Original Title
- Heaven Or Not
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 27m
- Production Budget
- $33K
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB, TVO, Documentary Organization of Canada, Balkan Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zuzana Hudackova
Zuzana Hudackova, Danijel Margetic
Daniel Grant
Maryam Ghorbankarimi
Danijel Margetic, Silva Basmajian
Department Leadership Roster
Zuzana Hudackova
Director
Danijel Margetic
Producer
Zuzana Hudackova
Writer
Danijel Margetic
Writer
Daniel Grant
Director of Photography
Maryam Ghorbankarimi
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all ages.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heaven Or Not
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What is Heaven Or Not about?
Filmed in the quaint prairie town of Herbert, Saskatchewan, Heaven or Not by filmmakers Zuzana Hudackova and Danijel Margetic is an intimate portrayal of one man's tireless journey to give his life greater meaning. John Gerbrandt, a WWII veteran, has been singlehandedly building a 7,000-square-foot house over the past three decades with nothing more than his pension and salvaged materials. With no formal training, he is fuelled by a powerful determination to prove his worth to his God, his family, and his community. John's story transcends day-to-day life in a small town and reaches the realm of deep spirituality marked by an unwavering commitment. Now at the age of 84, suffering from health problems and the financial burden of property taxes, John might not be able to finish his lifelong endeavor.
Who directed Heaven Or Not?
Heaven Or Not was directed by Zuzana Hudackova.
Who stars in Heaven Or Not?
The principal cast of Heaven Or Not includes John Gerbrandt, Mary Gerbrandt.
When was Heaven Or Not released and how long is it?
Heaven Or Not was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 27m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Heaven Or Not?
Heaven Or Not holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.).