BEHIND THE MASKS - AUSTRIA'S KRAMPUS TRADITION
Deep in the Styrian Alps, a tight-knit Austrian Krampus group gears up for a weekend of chaos, costumes, and tradition. This short documentary goes beyond the demonic masks and clattering bells to reveal the real people behind the Perchten—craftsmen, friends, and cultural keepers. While outsiders might see something overtly dark or bizarre, for this community, it’s just life.
Raw, honest, and unexpected, the film pulls back the curtain on a folklore that’s as personal as it is powerful.
