In this sports mockumentary, a worn-down thumb wrestling coach has one last chance to win the Austrian championship with a new fighter. But the competition is fierce!

Return of the Thumb (Die Rückkehr des Daumens)

In this sports mockumentary, a thumb wrestling coach has one last chance to win the Austrian championship

PJIFF Director Mattie Scariot interviews director Flo Convey and lead actor Markus Giefing about the inspiration, frustration, and improvisation that went into making the film Return of the Thumb.

Return of the Thumb filmmaker chat

Mattie Scariot interviews Flo Convey and Markus Giefing about the making of Return of the Thumb

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