Waldrausch

Waldrausch

1977 · 101 min · ★ 7.0 · Romance, Drama

In order to stop the annual flooding, a dam is to be built in the mountain valley; a life-threatening undertaking for the inhabitants.

Directed by Horst Hächler · Written by Horst Hächler

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