While the Green Grass Grows

About This Movie

While the Green Grass Grows offers a deeply personal glimpse into Peter Mettler's world, intertwining the natural beauty of Appenzell with intimate family moments. It unfolds slowly, like the thawing snow that gives life to the streams, reflecting on themes of loss and connection. The way Mettler captures the landscape is almost meditative, making you feel every ripple in the water as much as the weight of grief. The pacing has this gentle ebb and flow, almost like a diary itself, where moments of stillness are punctuated by the harsh realities of a pandemic. It’s distinctive for its rawness; there's no gloss here, just genuine emotion and an honest exploration of what it means to be present in both nature and family.

Documentary style with a personal touchThemes of nature and family connectionIntrospective pacing and atmosphere