Heaven Or Not
Filmed in the quaint prairie town of Herbert, Saskatchewan, Heaven or Not by filmmakers Zuzana Hudackova and Danijel Margetic is an intimate portrayal of one man's tireless journey to give his life greater meaning.
2007 | 27m | English
Popularity: 1 (history)
| Director: | Zuzana Hudackova |
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| Writer: | Zuzana Hudackova, Danijel Margetic |
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| Filmed in the quaint prairie town of Herbert, Saskatchewan, Heaven or Not by filmmakers Zuzana Hudackova and Danijel Margetic is an intimate portrayal of one man's tireless journey to give his life greater meaning. John Gerbrandt, a WWII veteran, has been singlehandedly building a 7,000-square-foot house over the past three decades with nothing more than his pension and salvaged materials. With no formal training, he is fuelled by a powerful determination to prove his worth to his God, his family, and his community. John's story transcends day-to-day life in a small town and reaches the realm of deep spirituality marked by an unwavering commitment. Now at the age of 84, suffering from health problems and the financial burden of property taxes, John might not be able to finish his lifelong endeavor. | |
| Release Date: | Nov 17, 2007 |
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| Director: | Zuzana Hudackova |
| Writer: | Zuzana Hudackova, Danijel Margetic |
| Genres: | Documentary |
| Keywords | god, saskatchewan, personal diary, salvation, proving oneself, war, history, herbert |
| Production Companies | ONF | NFB, TVO, Balkan Film, Documentary Organization of Canada |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $33,300 |
| Updates |
Updated: Feb 03, 2025 Entered: May 19, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
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| John Gerbrandt | Himself |
| Mary Gerbrandt | Herself |
| Name | Job |
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| Zuzana Hudackova | Writer, Director |
| Danijel Margetic | Camera Operator, Writer |
| Rudy Buttignol | Commissioning Editor |
| Daniel Grant | Director of Photography |
| Damien Kent | Camera Production Assistant |
| Marcy Clowry | Sound Recordist |
| Maryam Ghorbankarimi | Editor |
| Joe Mancuso | Dialogue Editor |
| John Loranger | Sound Effects Editor |
| Colin Moore | Colorist |
| Mark wilson | Production Supervisor |
| Anthony Gerbrandt | Researcher |
| Name | Title |
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| Danijel Margetic | Producer |
| Anita Lee | Co-Producer |
| Lea Marin | Co-Producer |
| Silva Basmajian | Executive Producer |
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