The Last Haberdashers

1974 1h 45m DE

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9.0

MASTERPIECE

★9.0TMDB · 1

Documentary

Synopsis

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Statements from 60 to 80 year old lace-makers on looms from the Basle area about their profession.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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ERA

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52 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Yves Yersin, shot by Otmar Schmid. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0234097 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Cinephile deep dive

Yves Yersin directs. Otmar Schmid behind the camera. Produced in Switzerland. Dialogue in German.

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152 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Yves Yersin, shot by Otmar Schmid. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4IMDB entry: tt0234097 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
5Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.