Swiss Focus 2
In this collection of Swiss short films we examine the mesmerising landscapes of this country, both real and imagined. Come with us on a ride into the Swiss Alps, then down into the towns and cities beyond. See the beauty of a glacier up close, feel the energy of a crowded football stadium, and visit a future in which machines can read your thoughts.
There are eight short films:
1. ON AVAIT DIT QU’ON IRAIT JUSQU’EN HAUT (TO THE TOP)
Drama, 17 mins, Switzerland
Dir/Writ: Tizian Büchi
Prod: Elodie Brunner
Anna and Maxime are a couple who have chosen to go for a hike in the mountains together, awaking memories of previous summers when they still felt in love.
2. DAS SPIEL (THE GAME)
Documentary, 17 mins, Switzerland
Dir/Writ: Roman Hodel
Prod: Franziska Sonder
A whistle. All eyes on the referee in the football stadium. Now he has to decide.
3. EN AOÛT (IN AUGUST)
Animation, 9 mins, Switzerland
Dir/Writ/Prod: Jenna Hasse
When six-year-old Margaux wakes early one morning she sees her father putting objects and cardboard boxes into the car. She is about to experience a significant life moment.
4. INS HOLZ (IN THE WOODS)
Documentary, 13 mins, Switzerland
Dir/Writ/Prod: Thomas Horat
Dir: Corina Schwingruber Ilić
The sound of chainsaws rings out as trees are cut down on a steep snowy mountain in Switzerland.
5. PECHVOGEL
Animation, 4 mins, Switzerland
Dir/Writ: Natasha Carolus, Océane Klingler, Tamara Milošević, Anahi Rodriguez
Prod: Hochschule Luzern Design und Kunst
In a dystopian world inhabited by sun-worshipping bird-people, a pitiful and lonely bird longs for an embrace from the unattainable cult leader.
6. ALETSCH NEGATIVE
Experimental, 12 mins, Switzerland
Dir/Prod: Bonvin Laurence
Most glaciers will have disappeared by the end of this century. This captivating visual and sonic experience offers a sensory journey into the belly of the Aletch Glacier - the longest and largest of the Swiss Alps.
7. NACHTS SIND ALLE KATZEN GRAU (ALL CATS ARE GREY IN THE DARK)
Documentary, 18 mins, Switzerland
Dir/Writ: Lasse Linder
Prod: HSLU: Edith Flückiger
Christian lives with his two cats. As he is yearning to become a father, he decides to fertilize his beloved cat by an exquisite tomcat from abroad.
8. IL FAUT FABRIQUER SES CADEAUX (GOTTA FABRICATE YOUR OWN GIFTS)
Science fiction, 11 mins, Switzerland
Dir/Writ: Cyril Schäublin
Prod: Linda Vogel
As snow falls over a city, people share secret tricks with each other. Like how to kiss somebody and make them disappear, or having thoughts which are unrecognizable to machines.
Run Time: approx 106-minutes
Rating: M Violence & coarse language.
Programme created with the support of Embassy of Switzerland, Swiss Films, and Internationale Kurzfilmtage Winterthur
