Silvesterchlausen
Synopsis
Silvesterchlausen is a mysterious tradition that takes place every New Year’s Eve in Switzerland’s Appenzell, the most conservative part of the country. Groups of six men dress in ornate costumes and engage in wordless, polyphonic yodeling and rhythmic bell clanging. The ritual has been performed for at least 500 years, but nobody knows how or why it began.
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Silvesterchlausen - trailer | IFFR 2025
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-01-02
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Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Norman Wilson
- Original Title
- Silvesterchlausen
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 12m
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Andrew Norman Wilson
Andrew Norman Wilson
Andrew Norman Wilson, Seth Stolbun, Ariel Stolbun, David Glanzmann, Lilia Glanzmann
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Andrew Norman Wilson
Director
Andrew Norman Wilson
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Andrew Norman Wilson
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What is Silvesterchlausen about?
Silvesterchlausen is a mysterious tradition that takes place every New Year’s Eve in Switzerland’s Appenzell, the most conservative part of the country. Groups of six men dress in ornate costumes and engage in wordless, polyphonic yodeling and rhythmic bell clanging. The ritual has been performed for at least 500 years, but nobody knows how or why it began.
Who directed Silvesterchlausen?
Silvesterchlausen was directed by Andrew Norman Wilson.
Who stars in Silvesterchlausen?
The principal cast of Silvesterchlausen includes Not specified.
When was Silvesterchlausen released and how long is it?
Silvesterchlausen was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 12m.