Chronicle of a Forgotten Death ( Chronique d'une mort oubliée )

Chronicle of a Forgotten Death (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: Chronique d'une mort oubliée
Language Selections:
English ( Subtitles )
French ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )

Product Origin/Format:
Switzerland ( PAL/Region 0 )

Running Time:
62 min + 55 min extras

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access
Trailer(s)

Movie filmed in 2012 and produced in:
Switzerland ( Germany, Central Europe )

Directed By:
Pierre Morath

Written By:
Pierre Morath

Actors:
Pierre Morath

Synopsis:

During two and a half years, the man didn't move from the couch of his Geneva apartment. His letterbox was full, his mail was being returned. Electricity had eventually been cut off and the real estate agency was about to evict him. When the police finally forced their way in, they discovered a flat infested by vermin and, in the middle, the decomposed body of Michel Christen, a 53-year-old Swiss man. The investigation that takes place in the film will show that his death occurred 28 months earlier. But the date on the death certificate has to be the one of the day the body was found. That's the law... How could this man, who had a family and who was being monitored by medical and social services, fall into oblivion in such a way?

During two years and a half, the man did not move from his couch of his Geneva apartment. Two and a half years his neighbours and friends thought he was gone or in convalescence. His letterbox was full, his mail returned. Electricity had eventually been cut off and the real estate agency was about to proceed to an eviction. When finally the police force the door, they discover a flat infected by vermin and in the middle, the decomposed body of Michel Christen, a 53 years-old Swiss man, well known in the neighbourhood. Of him only remain bones, hair and teeth. The investigation held in the film will show that his death dates back to 28 months. But the date on the death certificate is the one of the day the body was found. This is the regulation… How could this man, who had a family and who was followed-up by medical and social services, fall into oblivion in such a way?

This product was added to our catalog on Saturday 29 March, 2014.