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1993107 minGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Culinary Heritage Architecture

Ur-Musig

1993107 minGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Mountain peasants in the Swiss Prealps engage in traditional folk music and cultural practices, showcasing local architecture and seasonal landscapes.

Culinary Heritage Architecture

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Cyrill Schläpfer

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Mountain peasants in the Swiss Prealps engage in traditional folk music and cultural practices, showcasing local architecture and seasonal landscapes.

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Cyrill Schläpferdirector

Cyrill Schläpferwriter

Rees Gwerdercast

Jakob Aldercast

Jakob Dueselcast

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Mountain peasants in the Swiss Prealps engage in their daily work amid ancient landscapes. "Ur-Musig" focuses on traditional Swiss folk music and the cultural practices surrounding it. The film shows local architecture, interior decorations, and traditional clothing. There are minimal dialogues and no narrator; visuals convey the narrative. The Swiss Prealps are captured across all four seasons and various weather conditions, featuring striking natural scenery throughout the film's 107-minute runtime.

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