A Penny Weighs More Than a Soul

A Penny Weighs More Than a Soul

No water. No power. Not his hut. Living at 2000m

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Release Date

12/12/2026

Runtime

45 mins

Overview

"A Penny Weighs More Than a Soul" is a powerful documentary by Tobias Demetz (TD Films) that takes viewers deep into the untouched nature of the Dolomites. The story centers on the extraordinary life of Ulrich Senoner, who lives far from modern civilization at the secluded Malga Futura. Without electricity or running water, he embodies a nearly forgotten human resilience. This film is a visual tribute to the silent strength of a man who chooses the wilderness over comfort, showcasing the fragile balance between Alpine tradition and a rapidly changing world.

Status

Post Production

Original Language

English

Budget

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Revenue

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A meditative portrait of a man living alone in the high Dolomites without electricity or running water, this film unfolds as a quiet meditation on resilience and the cost of choosing wilderness over comfort. It's a sparse, observational journey that asks what we sacrifice when we step outside the modern world.

Mood

ContemplativeWistfulBleakHopeful

Themes

IsolationSurvivalNatureFreedomComing apart

Tone

Earnest

Pacing

Meditative

Look

Documentary-likeNaturalistic

Structure

Single location

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