While the Green Grass Grows: A Diary in Seven Parts

a film by Peter Mettler / Switzerland/Canada / 2025 / 420 minutes

COMING SOON

Peter Mettler's While the Green Grass Grows: A Diary in Seven Parts is an expansive and introspective documentary that delves into themes of life, death, and interconnectedness.

The narrative intertwines Mettler’s personal experiences—particularly his reflections on the passing of his parents—with broader philosophical inquiries. This blend offers viewers a profound exploration of human existence and our relationship with the environment.

Critics have praised the work in progress for its unique approach. Allan Hunter of Screen International remarked that the documentary "finds unexpected connections and poignant home truths in an intricate, audiovisual diary of sometimes random-seeming events."

While the Green Grass Grows is slated for full release in 2025. The film is structured as a seven-part audio-visual diary with a total runtime of approximately 420 minutes. This ambitious project exemplifies Mettler's commitment to pushing the boundaries of documentary filmmaking, providing audiences with a deeply personal yet universally resonant cinematic experience.

For further info please contact producer Maximage at info@maximage.ch.

Block 1: 195 min
Part 1 - HERE IN THIS WORLD (79 min)
Part 2&3 - MY GRANDMA WAS A TREE + TRUTH AND CONSEQUENCE (73 min)
Part 4 - FREDDY’S DIARY (48 min)
Block 2: 225 min
Part 5 - OJO DE AGUA (80 min)
Part 6 - THE RIVER AFTER (89 min)
Part 7 - TINY SPECK (60 min)

Year of Completion: 2025
English, Swiss-German, Spanish
Director: Peter Mettler
Production Company: maximage, Grimthorpe Film Inc
Executive Producer: Alexandra Rockingham Gill, Atom Egoyan
Producer: Cornelia Seitler, Peter Mettler, Brigitte Hofer
Cinematographer: Peter Mettler
Editor: Jordan Kawai, Peter Mettler
Sound: Peter Mettler, Samara Chadwick
Animator: Heather Frise
Principal Cast: Julia Mettler, Alfred Mettler, Julia Vale Rizzo, Jeremy Narby, Grant Lacquement, Omar Pérez, Tony Spencer, Evelio and Laura, Troy McClure, Dr. Peter Brugger, Rheinfall Collector Peter Mettler, Mara Zuest, Gass Rupp