Heaven or Hell

Heaven or Hell

1990 · 75 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama

Early seventies in a small village in Burgenland, Austria. We are watching a boy of ten being confrontend with two of the most prevalent taboos: death and sexuality. The generally accepted forms of recourse offered by religion and society have cracks, don't work any more, and thus are being ignored, by-passed or interpreted from a child's angle. This film presents subtle views and insight into the life of a boy of ten and looks upon life through his eyes.

Directed by Wolfgang Murnberger · Written by Wolfgang Murnberger

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Adi Murnberger Wolfi (aged 10)
Johannes Habeler Hansi
Lukas Habeler Michi
Ines Ledwinka Little Girl
Simon Schärf Little Boy
Maria Murnberger Mother (voice)
Ernst Murnberger Father (voice)
Hermine Murnberger Grandmother (voice)
Adolf Murnberger sen. Butcher
Irene Gausch Teacher
Anton Murnberger Chess Player
Josef Schwentner Chess Player

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