Little Mountain Boy (2015)
A heartwarming Swiss family adventure about courage, tradition, and the lengths a young boy will go to protect what matters most.
Little Mountain Boy - Movie Information
- Original Title: Schellen-Ursli
- Release Year: 2015
- Directed by: Xavier Koller
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Family, Adventure
- Runtime: 1h 40m
- Original Language: German
- Spoken Languages: German, Italian
- Release Date (Theatrical): October 15, 2015 (Switzerland), January 30, 2016 (United States), March 24, 2016 (Germany)
- Alternative Titles: Call of the Wilderness (US), 牧羊小英雄 (MO), Piccolo ragazzo di montagna (IT), Το παιδί των βουνών (GR), 牧羊小英雄 (TW), Ursli, l'enfant des montagnes (FR)
- Production Companies: La Siala Entertainment, C-Films
- Production Countries: Switzerland
Little Mountain Boy - Plot
A boy must brave deep winter snow to obtain an important family keepsake. Before he can even start this difficult journey he must first help his family survive financial ruin, rescue his beloved pet goat, and with his best friend, outwit a bratty bully who seems out to get him at every turn. Will he make it back to the village in time to celebrate the end-of-winter holiday of Chalandamarz?
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Little Mountain Boy - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Xavier Koller
Main Cast
- Jonas Hartmann
- Julia Jeker
- Laurin Michael
- Marcus Signer
- Tonia Maria Zindel
- Martin Rapold
- Sarah Sophia Meyer
- Andrea Zogg
- Peter Jecklin
- René Schnoz
Writers
- Xavier Koller
- Stefan Jäger
Producers
- Peter-Christian Fueter
- Ditti Bürgin-Brook
- Peter Reichenbach
Little Mountain Boy - FAQs
Where can you stream Little Mountain Boy?
Little Mountain Boy is available to watch in the US on several platforms. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Free viewing options include The Roku Channel and Fandango at Home Free (with ads), as well as Hoopla, which offers free access through many public libraries.
Is Little Mountain Boy based on a true story?
Little Mountain Boy is based on the beloved Swiss children's book 'Schellen-Ursli' by Selina Chönz, illustrated by Alois Carigiet and first published in 1945. While the story is fictional, it is deeply rooted in the real Swiss Engadin valley traditions, particularly the Chalandamarz spring festival celebrated in the Graubünden region.
Who are the main actors in Little Mountain Boy?
The film stars Jonas Hartmann as the young hero Ursli, alongside Julia Jeker as Seraina and Laurin Michael as Roman. The supporting cast includes Marcus Signer, Tonia Maria Zindel, Martin Rapold, Sarah Sophia Meyer, Andrea Zogg, Peter Jecklin, and René Schnoz.
What is Little Mountain Boy about?
A young Swiss mountain boy named Ursli embarks on a perilous winter journey to retrieve a large cowbell — a treasured family heirloom — so he can lead the Chalandamarz parade. Along the way he must help his family through financial hardship, rescue his pet goat, and outsmart a persistent bully.
Who directed Little Mountain Boy?
Little Mountain Boy was directed by Xavier Koller, the Swiss filmmaker best known for winning the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film for 'Journey of Hope' (1990). Koller also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Stefan Jäger.
When was Little Mountain Boy released?
Little Mountain Boy had its Swiss theatrical release on October 15, 2015. It subsequently opened in the United States on January 30, 2016, and in Germany on March 24, 2016.
What language is Little Mountain Boy in?
The film's original language is German, reflecting its Swiss production origins. Both German and Italian are spoken throughout the movie, lending authenticity to its setting in the multilingual Graubünden region of Switzerland.
How long is Little Mountain Boy?
Little Mountain Boy has a runtime of 100 minutes (1 hour and 40 minutes), making it a comfortably paced family adventure that is suitable for younger viewers without overstaying its welcome.
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