Country: Switzerland

Direction Robert Beavers

Synopsis Listening to the Space in my Room (S) (2013) offers a profound exploration of past and present lives through a meticulously crafted portrait of a space that was once home to filmmaker Robert Beavers. The documentary employs a deliberate and...

Direction Ladislao Vajda

Cast Heinz Rühmann · Sigfrit Steiner · Siegfried Lowitz · Michel Simon

Synopsis It Happened in Broad Daylight (1958) follows a grim series of events where multiple young girls have been brutally murdered. Detective Matthaei is dispatched to the affected area to investigate and locate a child who bears a striking resemblance to...

Direction Juan José Lozano · Hollman Morris

Direction Christian Frei

Cast James Nachtwey

Synopsis War Photographer (2001) delves into the life and work of renowned American photographer James Nachtwey, exploring his motivations, fears, and daily routines. Contrary to the stereotypical portrayal of war photographers as tough and cynical, Nachtwey is depicted as a thoughtful...

Direction Sophie Huber

Cast Harry Dean Stanton · David Lynch · Sam Shepard · Kris Kristofferson

Synopsis Harry Dean Stanton: Partly Fiction (2012) offers a captivating and impressionistic look into the life of the legendary actor, weaving together personal moments, clips from his extensive filmography of over 250 movies, and his own emotional performances of American folk...

Direction Richard Dindo

Cast Bernard Bloch · Christiane Cohendy · Madeleine Marie · Albert Delpy

Direction Jacques Feyder

Cast Jean Forest · Victor Vina · Pierrette Houyez

Direction Jean-Luc Godard · Anne-Marie Miéville

Synopsis The Old Place (2000) is a thought-provoking video essay commissioned by New York City's Museum of Modern Art, crafted by French co-writer-directors Jean-Luc Godard and Anne-Marie Mieville. This dynamic visual exploration delves into the significance of fine arts as the...

Direction Claude Barras

Synopsis My Life as a Zucchini (2016) follows the journey of Courgette, a spirited young boy who faces the world alone after the loss of his mother. Believing he is entirely by himself, his life takes a turn when he is...

Direction Stephane Riethauser

Synopsis Madame (2019) presents an intimate narrative crafted through the director's conversations with his remarkable grandmother, who has since passed away. Through a treasure trove of family archive footage, Stéphane Riethauser delves into her extraordinary life journey, exploring her struggle to...

Direction Jean-Marie Straub

Cast Aimé Agnel · Christiane Veschambre

Direction Martin Witz

Synopsis The Substance: Albert Hofmann's LSD (2011) delves into the unexpected journey of Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann, who in the spring of 1943 stumbled upon a groundbreaking discovery. Hofmann's accidental encounter with a potent compound would not only revolutionize the scientific...

Direction Basil Gelpke · Reto Caduff · Raymond McCormack

Synopsis A Crude Awakening: The Oil Crash (2006) invites viewers to delve into the fascinating world of oil, a finite and rapidly depleting resource crucial to our planet. Crafted by acclaimed European journalists and filmmakers Basil Gelpke and Ray McCormack, this...

Direction Anja Kofmel

Synopsis Chris the Swiss (2018) delves into the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of a young journalist, whose body was discovered in Croatia on January 7, 1992, amidst the chaos of war. The journalist was found wearing the uniform of an...

Direction Markus Imhoof

Cast Fred Jaggi · Randolf Menzel · John Miller · Liane Singer

Synopsis More Than Honey (2012) delves deeply into the intricate world of honeybee colonies, exploring their dynamics and challenges across diverse landscapes, including California, Switzerland, China, and Australia. The documentary offers a comprehensive examination of the critical role these bees play...

Direction Fernand Melgar

Cast David Gueja · Rebecca Gueja · Calin Camara · Veta Camara

Synopsis L'abri (2014) presents a stark and poignant look into the nightly routine of an emergency shelter for the homeless in Lausanne during a harsh winter. Each evening, a chaotic scene unfolds at the entrance of this unassuming basement facility. Individuals...

Direction Vadim Jendreyko

Cast Svetlana Geier · Anna Götte · Hannelore Hagen · Jürgen Klodt

Synopsis The Woman with the 5 Elephants (2009) follows the extraordinary life of Svetlana, who endured immense hardships during her youth. Her father's imprisonment in one of Stalin's camps and the subsequent German invasion of her hometown, Kiev, marked the beginning...

Direction Farida Pacha

Cast Chhanabhai Bababhai Pagi · Devuben Bababhai Pagi · Guhabhai Lakshmanbhai Rathod

Synopsis My Name is Salt (2013) explores the vast and unforgiving landscape of the Little Rann of Kutch, a 5000 sq km saline desert in India. This arid expanse, devoid of vegetation and rocks, is dominated by an abundance of salt,...

Direction Jean-Stéphane Bron

Cast Stéphane Lissner · Benjamin Millepied

Synopsis The Paris Opéra (2017) offers an exclusive glimpse into the inner workings of one of the world's most prestigious cultural institutions, as it is steered by the visionary leadership of Stéphane Lissner. This documentary delves into the meticulous operations, artistic...

Direction Stéphanie Chuat · Véronique Reymond

Cast Florence Loiret-Caille · Michel Bouquet · Eric Caravaca · Joël Delsaut