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Chris

June 11, 2007 1h 27m

Originally released in 2007. Chris is a documentary film. directed by Jan Gassmann. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

“Let’s make a documentary together,” says Chrigu. “Then I will get out at some point.” This is the story of a young man who once had great plans for the future, until an advanced-stage tumour was discovered at the age of 21. Jan Gassmann follows Christian Ziörjen’s (Chrigu) fight to live, in a film less about death, but about living life. Christian himself had been making his own films since the age of 16: at parties, concerts, on a trip to India, his camera was always with him. With “Chrigu”, filmmaker Jan Gassmann succeeds in creating a moving and surprising portrait of his best friend.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 11, 2007 18 years ago
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Runtime 1h 27m 87 minutes total
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Language German Original language
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Country Switzerland Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • Diagonal GmbH
  • Arsonfilm

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chris about?

“Let’s make a documentary together,” says Chrigu. “Then I will get out at some point.” This is the story of a young man who once had great plans for the future, until an advanced-stage tu...

Who directed Chris?

Chris was directed by Jan Gassmann.

How long is Chris?

Chris has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).

When was Chris released?

Chris was released on June 11, 2007 in theaters.