Beatocello's Umbrella
L'ombrello di Beatocello
Synopsis
In BEATOCELLO's UMBRELLA, award-winning director Georges Gachot tells the story of Beat Richner&emdash;pediatric M.D. author, illustrator and concert cellist; from his coming-of-age in Switzerland, to his street performances as a young medical student in the persona of the clown Beatocello; to his founding of five children's hospitals in today's Cambodia. Revered as a national hero, Richner's Herculean efforts have saved the lives of millions of Cambodia's children over the past 20 years, some who have grown up to serve as doctors in his state-of- the-art pediatric hospitals. Now at 64 , Richner continues to practice medicine and travel the world concertizing and singing about his protective red umbrella, which has come to symbolize the health and hope he brought to a grateful nation. Unlike many of his contemporaries who held utopian world views, Beat Richner is one of the few who worked to made his vision a reality.
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 13, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Georges Gachot
- Screenplay & Story
- Georges Gachot
- Original Title
- L'ombrello di Beatocello
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- German, French, English, Khmer
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Georges Gachot
Georges Gachot
Department Leadership Roster
Georges Gachot
Screenplay
Georges Gachot
Director
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What is Beatocello's Umbrella about?
In BEATOCELLO's UMBRELLA, award-winning director Georges Gachot tells the story of Beat Richner&emdash;pediatric M.D. author, illustrator and concert cellist; from his coming-of-age in Switzerland, to his street performances as a young medical student in the persona of the clown Beatocello; to his founding of five children's hospitals in today's Cambodia. Revered as a national hero, Richner's Herculean efforts have saved the lives of millions of Cambodia's children over the past 20 years, some who have grown up to serve as doctors in his state-of- the-art pediatric hospitals. Now at 64 , Richner continues to practice medicine and travel the world concertizing and singing about his protective red umbrella, which has come to symbolize the health and hope he brought to a grateful nation. Unlike many of his contemporaries who held utopian world views, Beat Richner is one of the few who worked to made his vision a reality.
Who directed Beatocello's Umbrella?
Beatocello's Umbrella was directed by Georges Gachot.
Who stars in Beatocello's Umbrella?
The principal cast of Beatocello's Umbrella includes Not specified.
When was Beatocello's Umbrella released and how long is it?
Beatocello's Umbrella was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.