Summary Karl Tellenbach, called "Dällebach Kari", was one of Bern's legendary characters at the beginning of the 20th century. Born with a strong hare lip which left him disfigured and gave his voice a peculiar nasal tone, he devoted his entire life trying to get people to laugh with him instead of at him. Ultimately, his despairing at ever becoming accepted as a fellow man coupled with unrequited love made his life tragic, culminating in his suicide at age 54. His jokes are still well known today. View more details
Directed : Kurt Früh
Written : Kurt Früh Ernst Eggimann Hansruedi Lerch
Stars : Annemarie Düringer Walo Lüönd Margret Neuhaus Renato Cibolini
Genres : Comedy Drama Romance
Release date : Feb 28, 1970
Countries of origin : Switzerland
Language : Swiss German
Filming locations : Bern, Kanton Bern, Switzerland
Production companies : Stella Films Atlantic Film
Summary Karl Tellenbach, called "Dällebach Kari", was one of Bern's legendary characters at the beginning of the 20th century. Born with a strong hare lip which left him disfigured and gave his voice a peculiar nasal tone, he devoted his entire life trying to get people to laugh with him instead of at him. Ultimately, his despairing at ever becoming accepted as a fellow man coupled with unrequited love made his life tragic, culminating in his suicide at age 54. His jokes are still well known today. View more details
Genres : Comedy Drama Romance
Release date : Feb 28, 1970
Countries of origin : Switzerland
Language : Swiss German
Filming locations : Bern, Kanton Bern, Switzerland
Production companies : Stella Films Atlantic Film
