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Charles, Dead or Alive
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Charles, Dead or Alive(1969)

7.2
NR
93Minutes

Charles, Dead or Alive is a thought-provoking drama that delves into the life and death of its titular character. The story revolves around Charles, a watchmaker from Geneva, Switzerland, and an advocate of anarchism. Through his encounters with various individuals and his deep dive into philosophy, Charles questions the meaning of life and the nature of existence. The movie portrays the struggles, dilemmas, and triumphs of Charles as he navigates through the complexities of his own beliefs and the world around him.

Jonah Who Will Be 25 in the Year 2000
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Jonah Who Will Be 25 in the Year 2000(1976)

7.5
tomato85%
116Minutes

Jonah Who Will Be 25 in the Year 2000 follows a group of friends as they navigate the political and personal changes of 1970s Switzerland. Combining drama with elements of cinema-verite, the film explores themes of anarchism, left-wing activism, and social unrest. The characters, including a schoolteacher, a professor, and a bohemian, grapple with the challenges of their time while also tending to their relationships, home-schooling their children, and cultivating a vegetable garden.

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A City at Chandigarh
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A City at Chandigarh(1966)

6.9
50Minutes

Documentary on the construction of Chandigarh, the new capital of the Indian Punjab region, planned by Albert Mayer and Swiss architect Le Corbusier.

The Salamander
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The Salamander(1971)

7.3
125Minutes

The Salamander is a dark comedy that follows the story of a young woman who becomes disillusioned with her life in Geneva. As a free-spirited social worker and shoe saleswoman, she navigates existential questions and desires while dealing with social criticism and the challenges of a menage-a-trois relationship. Set against the backdrop of 1970s Geneva, the minimalist movie explores themes of feminism, journalism, and the complexities of love.

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The Ghost Valley
Movie

The Ghost Valley(1987)

6.9
102Minutes

The efforts of an aspiring filmmaker to include an unwilling female in his production.

Requiem
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Requiem(1998)

6.9
104Minutes
The Diary of Lady M
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The Diary of Lady M(1993)

5.2
120Minutes
Light Years Away
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Light Years Away(1981)

7.2
107Minutes

In 'Light Years Away,' a drifter finds solace and inspiration in a junkyard where he creates a flying machine, exploring the boundaries of imagination and creativity. Based on a novel, this drama unfolds the transformative journey of a young man.

In the White City
Movie

In the White City(1983)

7.3
109Minutes

In the White City (1983) follows a sailor who arrives in Lisbon, Portugal and finds himself staying in a boarding house. As he explores the city, he grapples with existential crises and navigates various relationships, including a romantic one with a waitress. The film delves into themes of unhappiness, self-discovery, sensuality, and loneliness. It showcases the sailor's journey of wandering and his encounters with different characters in the city, all captured through a nonlinear timeline. The plot also includes moments of seductive desire, awkward situations, and even instances of violence.

Men of the Port
Movie

Men of the Port(1995)

8
64Minutes

Men of the Port is a documentary film that focuses on the lives and stories of the men who work in a busy port. It explores their daily struggles, challenges, and triumphs, showcasing their hard work and dedication.

The Man Who Lost His Shadow
Movie

The Man Who Lost His Shadow(1991)

6.2
102Minutes

Paul has left his wife and children. Now his wife and ex-mistress is on the hunt for him.

No Man's Land
Movie

No Man's Land(1985)

6.5
110Minutes

Madeleine, who runs a disco on the French-Swiss border, dreams of going to Paris to pursue a singing career. Her lover, Paul, who makes his living smuggling money, gold and goods across the border, plans to emigrate to Canada. Mali, a pretty young Algerian woman who lives in France and works in Switzerland, would like to be anywhere except where she is. Louis, born on a Swiss farm and trained as a clockmaker, would give anything to leave his mistress, Lucie, and move in with Mali.

Fourbi
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Fourbi(1996)

6.2
114Minutes

Writer Paul attempts to interview Rosemonde, a young woman who killed an alleged rapist in self-defense six years prior, for a true crime television program. When Rosemonde refuses to divulge details of the events, Paul encourages his actress girlfriend to befriend her, but the three are repeatedly sidetracked from their initial commission.

Messidor
Movie

Messidor(1979)

7.2
123Minutes

Messidor (1979) follows two young women as they try to escape their mundane lives and embark on a journey through the Swiss Alps. Along the way, they encounter various challenges, including a fugitive farmer, attempted rape, and social criticism. Their friendship and determination help them navigate through this counterculture road-movie.

A Flame in My Heart
Movie

A Flame in My Heart(1987)

6.3
106Minutes

The film relates the painful ending of a love story binding an over-30-year-old woman and a North African, and the beginning and end of a relationship she also has with an “established” journalist. The stories illustrate the absolute claim of a woman who can understand love only in terms of life and death, an attitude that generally makes love appear dramatic, but at least burning and flickering, like the flame that glows in her heart.

Return from Africa
Movie

Return from Africa(1973)

7.1
103Minutes

Return from Africa is a drama movie about a young man who gains power and returns from Africa to deliver a powerful speech.

The Middle of the World
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The Middle of the World(1974)

7.1
115Minutes

Paul is married, a successful engineer, and a conservative candidate in an upcoming local election. He falls in love with Adriana, a café waitress from Italy. Paul's party is very critical of foreign labour and wants to keep Switzerland to the Swiss. Where Paul falls deeper and deeper into the relationship and is ready to leave his wife, Adriana feels the social pressure growing and has to make her own decision.

Jonas and Lila, Til Tomorrow
Movie

Jonas and Lila, Til Tomorrow(1999)

6.1
124Minutes

It’s December 1999, and 25-year-old Jonah has just graduated from film school. As the new millennium begins, Jonah marries his longtime sweetheart Lila. Over the course of six months, the couple meet a number of interesting people, including Irina, an exiled Russian actress, as well as spending their time with Jonah’s sister Cecile and his filmmaking mentor Anziano. The discussions Jonah has with these friends and strangers help him to gain some perspective on his life and the new millennium.

The Woman from Rose Hill
Movie

The Woman from Rose Hill(1989)

6.8
95Minutes

Julie is a young woman from Rose Hill who arrives in rural Switzerland to marry her older pen-friend Marcel. She feels unhappy until she meets Jean, a younger man. However, his father disagrees.

Alain Tanner

Alain Tanner (6 December 1929 – 11 September 2022) was a Swiss film director. Influenced by his involvement with the British "Free Cinema" movement in London and with the French New Wave during his years in Paris, Tanner is best known for his movies Jonas qui aura 25 ans en l'an 2000 (Jonah Who Will Be 25 in the Year 2000), Dans la ville blanche (In the White City) and Messidor. Dans la ville blanche was entered into the 33rd Berlin International Film Festival. Description above from the Wikipedia article Alain Tanner, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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