Movies: Switzerland

Switzerland in the 13th century: Shot in the middle of World War II, this classic film returns to the origins of Switzerland and turns about the problem of the small country against a big power: Resist or obey?...

At the end of the 70s, punk promised rebellion and self-empowerment, also for women in the scene. They fought for their place on stage among the dominant punk top dogs, battling against social norms and long-outdated female role models. This is their...

Boulders in Valais presents the canton of Valais in Switzerland, its bouldering climbing spots and some of its historical and current actors and driving forces including Lucien Abbet, Benoît Dorsaz, Fred Nicole, Dave Graham... Frédéric and François N...

First chapter of a trilogy of short films about the emotions arising from the five stages of grief. Here, "Denial" and "Anger."...

A film about the Swiss Italian poet Fabio Pusterla and his creative poetic process, his struggle to find an honest language, one which adheres to the personal experience and is able to unfold a hidden truth that creates a strong and profound bond wit...

The traditional healers in the Swiss and French mountains....

If you like Swiss chocolate and enjoy climbing, you will love this film. Showcasing footage from some of Switzerland most prominent bouldering areas, this film captures the beauty and mystique that has made Switzerland a top bouldering destination. F...

Switzerland has long been a special partner for Russia: A non-member of the EU and NATO, a welcome investor in Russia and the world’s most important trading centre for Russian raw materials. Now things are different in both countries....

Presents the story of Switzerland's contribution to world peace. Discusses her mountainous frontiers, the advantages to other countries of her neutrality, the international banking center, the haven for political refugees and Swiss ability to get alo...

It was summer on the shores of Lake Geneva. Alice was on vacation at the campsite with her mother, she was bored. One day by chance, she met Zack in the middle of the sunflower fields. Today the summer is over. Before dying, the faded sunflowers te...

A good-natured dinosaur has to stand his ground against a nasty opponent....

In this Traveltalk series short we learn that four million ethnic French, German and Italian people live in Switzerland. The Alps and their important part in the country's history is noted. We view vividly-coloured alpine wildflowers which cover the ...

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An emphasis is placed on the urbanization of a population traditionally skilled in manipulative abilities, and the adaptation of industry to the necessity of importing almost all raw materials. The film also shows the resultant changes in agriculture...

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The theater group Valendas from the Safiental in the canton of Grisons adapts Friedrich Dürrenmatt's grotesque novel....

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Manuela spends an unforgettable night with her friend Vanessa and has a threesome with her. As Vanessas pregnancy brings Manuela back, both uncover a dark secret which complicates the upbringing of the unborn child....

The film tells of the radical life-search by the Swiss writer Paul Nizon, born 1929 in Bern, Switzerland, who became what “he was meant to be” in Paris. Now 90-year-old, Paul Nizon grants insights into his life and work in a self-ironic, direct manne...

A documentary about experimental drummer Fritz Hauser....