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Heaven Above Zurich
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Heaven Above Zurich

2023-11-30 · 80 min · Not rated

Documentary

"Soup, soap, salvation." True to this motto, the Salvation Army cares for the marginalized and needy. Officer Fredi Inniger also visits homeless and lonely old people in the city of Zurich. Director Thomas Thümena accompanies Inniger in his busy everyday life with his camera.

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Directors
Thomas Thümena
Production companies
Hugofilm
Countries
Switzerland
Status
Released

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Fredi InnigerSelf

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