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2016105 minPGdocumentary

Alpzyt

2016105 minPGdocumentary

A sequel to "Z'Alp," the film follows three families as they spend a summer farming in the Alps.

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Thomas Rickenmann

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A sequel to "Z'Alp," the film follows three families as they spend a summer farming in the Alps.

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Thomas Rickenmanndirector

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Documentary sequel to "Z'Alp" about 3 families spending a summer farming in the alps.

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