Fremds Land
Synopsis
When young Sara stumbles upon a bundle of old letters and drawings, she finds herself transported back to the 19th Century world of her ancestor David. 1810. David is a young conscript returning home from Napoleon's brutal Russian campaign. Forced to recognise that he has no future at home in the Swiss countryside, he sets off for North America in the hope of a better life, but he never forgets the homeland. Set between the dramatic context of the Napoleonic wars and the mass exodus that followed in the years after to America, “Fremds Land” is a film about emigration and homesickness, about the universal need to create a better life, wherever that may be.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Luke Gasser
- Screenplay & Story
- Luke Gasser
- Original Score
- Luke Gasser
- Original Title
- Fremds Land
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luke Gasser
Luke Gasser
Luke Gasser
Reinhard J. Steiner
Department Leadership Roster
Luke Gasser
Director
Luke Gasser
Writer
Reinhard J. Steiner
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fremds Land
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What is Fremds Land about?
When young Sara stumbles upon a bundle of old letters and drawings, she finds herself transported back to the 19th Century world of her ancestor David. 1810. David is a young conscript returning home from Napoleon's brutal Russian campaign. Forced to recognise that he has no future at home in the Swiss countryside, he sets off for North America in the hope of a better life, but he never forgets the homeland. Set between the dramatic context of the Napoleonic wars and the mass exodus that followed in the years after to America, “Fremds Land” is a film about emigration and homesickness, about the universal need to create a better life, wherever that may be.
Who directed Fremds Land?
Fremds Land was directed by Luke Gasser.
Who stars in Fremds Land?
The principal cast of Fremds Land includes Luke Gasser, Bruno Gasser.
When was Fremds Land released and how long is it?
Fremds Land was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Fremds Land?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fremds Land was composed by Luke Gasser.