Nestled behind high mountains and dark forests lies Triberg, the birthplace of the cuckoo clock. For centuries, this cult item has been handcrafted right here, attracting tourists from all over the world. Ever since the boom of the 1980s has faded, the cuckoo clock has gradually lost its appeal and magic. And so has the place, which now resembles a ghost town. Its residents however still believe in their clock: Vendors, clockmakers and tourist guides alike fight to preserve their beloved heritage. Between abandoned restaurants and souvenir shops they hope for new tourists, while the clock continues ticking away.
Genre: Documentary
Stars:
Crew: Sina Frank (Music), Marvin Meckes (Director of Photography), Filippo Bonacci (Line Producer), Lukas Fuhrimann (Editor), Lukas Fuhrimann (Director of Photography), Marvin Meckes (Editor)
Country: Germany, Switzerland
Language: Deutsch
Studio: Zürcher Hochschule der Künste ZHdK Departement Darstellende Künste und Film
Runtime: 19 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Jan 01, 1970
IMDb: 10
Keywords:germany, tradition, ghost town, cuckoo clock, globalisation, dying traditions, ticking clock, black forest, triberg
