- In German folklore, during the Christmas season, Krampus is a horned beast who punishes children who have misbehaved, in contrast with Saint Nicholas, who rewards good children with gifts. The documentary points out why the fur covered beast Krampus is fascinating to young people and gives a glimpse of the Krampus runs that combine male masquerade, initiation rites, mating behavior, ritual beatings and long standing tradition. (Awarded with four international prizes)—Austrian Film Commission
- In German folklore, during the Christmas season, Krampus is a horned beast who punishes children who have misbehaved, in contrast with Saint Nicholas, who rewards good children with gifts. The documentary points out why the fur covered beast Krampus is fascinating to young people and gives a glimpse of the Krampus runs that combine male masquerade, initiation rites, mating behavior, ritual beatings and long standing tradition.—Pimp the Pony Productions /Austrian Film Commission
- If you are coming to Austria in winter for the first time, you are likely to experience culture shock. Austria has some unique customs that may seem shocking to non-Austrians - one of those being Krampus. Krampus is the devil-like companion of Nikolaus. He is depicted as a tall, hairy, horned devil with piercing red eyes. Krampus carries a whip and wears a wicker basket on his back where he carries naughty children to Hell.
The myth of Krampus is not just for children! Young adult men have fun during the holiday season by dressing up in frightening, elaborate Krampus costumes. Traditionally on December 5th "Krampusnacht" is when large cohorts of these "Krampuses" run through the streets of town squares and Christmas markets around Austria merrymaking. The documentary "Greetings from Krampus" by Gabriele Neudecker points out why this last bastion of men is fascinating to young people in Austria and gives a glimpse of the Krampus runs as a cross between male masquerade, ritual beatings and long standing tradition.
Germanic folklore is booming, in every village young people are founding new Krampus troupes and more and more spectators flock to runs. Spectators and especially young women and men anticipate an adrenaline rush from being hit by the strong beast. Watch a parade of hundreds of Krampuses march down the street - truly an amazing and terrifying spectacle!
"Greetings from Krampus" is awarded with four international prizes: Silver Remi Award for best Documentary Film + Gold Remi Award for Best Special Make-up Effects Design (Worldfest Houston), Honorable Jury Mention (New Delhi), Golden World Award (Bogor)
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