Masks
When the first snow falls, the fifth season begins in the village surrounded by mountains.Once a year, the ‘untamed and wild’ is allowed to burst out of the men under the protection of the masks.Somewhere between fairy tale and reality, this documentary paints a picture of a controversial tradition.
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When the first snow falls, the fifth season begins in the village surrounded by mountains. Once a year, the ‘untamed and wild’ is allowed to burst out of the men under the protection of the masks. Somewhere between fairy tale and reality, this documentary paints a picture of a controversial tradition.
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- Release date
- Mar 12, 2026
- Runtime
- 0h 12m
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- Language
- German
- Country
- Germany
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