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The Chimney Sweeper

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United States20259 minEnglish / German
Chimney Sweeper

Markus — whose great-great-great-grandfather invented the nutcracker doll — makes nutcrackers for a living, as did each of his forefathers who descended from the great inventor. Markus discusses his life decisions.

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Markus — whose great-great-great-grandfather invented the nutcracker doll — makes nutcrackers for a living, as did each of his forefathers who descended from the great inventor. Markus discusses his life decisions.

Documentary Short Film ProgramShort Film ProgramAll ShortsNon-English LanguageNonfictionAudio DescriptionClosed CaptionU.S. Only- less

Screening Times

This film is a part of a shorts program. Please go to the program page to view available screening times.

Credits

  • Director(s)

    Jack Raese

  • Producer

    Jack Raese

  • Featuring

    Markus Füchtner

    Tristan Füchtner

  • Cinematographer

    Jack Raese

  • Edited by

    Jack Raese

  • Music by

    Paul Marschke

  • Sound Recordist

    Jack Raese

  • Sound Mixers

    Jack Raese

    Marilyn Janssen

Meet the Artist

Panelist Name

Jack Raese

  • Instagram

Jack Raese is a Chicago-born writer, director, and actor. This is his debut film and his first submission to the festival.

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