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Gérald Metroz, elle est pas belle la vie ?

Gérald Metroz, Isn't Life Beautiful ?

Switzerland, December 2005
FILM, Documentary, 52 min.

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directed by
Jean-François Amiguet
Written by
Nadejda Magnenat
Status
In distribution
Website
www.pctprod.ch

Gerald Metroz’ life changed drastically at the early age of two, when he was hit by a train, losing both of his legs, as his father, the train station director, helplessly looked on. The film takes us from the scene of the accident in a small Swiss town of Sembrancher, to the orthopaedic clinic in Germany’s Münster where Gerald Metroz takes his first steps with artificial legs. He had dreams of being a famous ice hockey player. Today he is a prominent and respected player agent. He understands that life is not a competition but that his future and happiness lies in his own hands. He has learned to accept the challenges in his life as they are. He no longer uses his artificial legs. He has chosen to be his real self over simulated appearance.

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World Premiere
December 2005
Original Version
French,  colour, Digi Beta, 52 min.
Production
PCT Cinéma Télévision SA, RTS Radio Télévision Suisse
Producer
Pierre-André Thiébaud
directed by
Jean-François Amiguet
Written by
Nadejda Magnenat
Cinemato­graphy
Camille Cottagnoud
Editing
Anne Pellaton
Music
Guy Kummer-Nicolussi
Location Sound Mix
Gianni Marchesi

World Sales / World Rights

World Rights
PCT Cinéma Télévision SA

Worldwide Distribution

Switzerland
PCT Cinéma Télévision SA Distribution
Release date: tba

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