Death of the Grandfather or: The Sleep of the Just (1978)

Death of the Grandfather or: The Sleep of the Just

1978

1h 28m

5.5

5.5/10

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Overview

A tale, told by his five daughters, of the life and death of a man very representative of a Protestant Switzerland in the early 20th century where life was conditioned by the work ethic. He was first a farmer, then a factory worker, then the head of a small family affair where his daughters became his workers. The business grew into an large factory that would be eventually taken over by the only son. The five stories show us the family and professional context of the first half of the 20th century. They are also five different versions of the serene death of a man who felt he had done his duty. The film illustrates the ideas of Max Weber, known for their importance in understanding the Western civilization that emerged from the Reformation.

Status: Released

Language: FR

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Production Information

Production Companies

Documentary Educational Resources Aquarius Film Production

Production Countries

Switzerland

Spoken Languages

French

Quick Facts

Original Title	La mort du grand-pere ou le sommeil du juste
Release Date	February 1, 1978
Status	Released
Language	FR
IMDb ID	tt0361927
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Cast

Key Crew

Jacqueline Veuve

Director

Jacqueline Veuve

Producer

Jacqueline Veuve

Screenplay

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