Heaven Above Zurich

Nov 30, 2023

1h 20m

★ 0.0

Overview

"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.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Hugofilm

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Fredi Inniger

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6.7

Major Barbara

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6.0

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6.0

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Aug 20, 1943

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5.4

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May 30, 1931

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6.9

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6.4

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Salvation Nell

Jul 1, 1931

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Irene Rich in 'Lead, Kindly Light'

Jul 23, 1928

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6.0

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6.0

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7.0

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Heaven Above Zurich

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