A detective in a small Swiss town investigates a series of child murders and becomes obsessed with catching the killer. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers dark secrets and finds himself haunted by the past. He must navigate through a web of deceit and ruthlessness to bring the psychopath to justice.
Lili Marleen is a singer who falls in love with a Nazi officer during World War II. Despite their differences and the war tearing them apart, their love continues to endure. Through music and resistance, they navigate the challenges of their forbidden relationship.
The neo-noir thriller EARLY BIRDS tells the story of the two wildly different women Annika and Caro, who become embroiled in a web of unpredictable events following a night out on the town. As the two flee together from the police, drug dealers and themselves, they're confronted by the collision of two worlds: their personal freedom and unrelenting violence.
A Short Stay in Switzerland tells the true story of Dr. Anne Turner, a woman diagnosed with a terminal neurological illness. Faced with the prospect of a slow and painful decline, Anne decides to end her life on her own terms and seek assisted suicide in Switzerland. The film explores the ethical and moral dilemmas surrounding euthanasia, as well as the impact of Anne's decision on her family and loved ones.
The Swissmakers is a satire comedy that tells the story of an Italian immigrant in Switzerland, who faces various challenges related to cultural integration, xenophobia, and bureaucracy. The movie explores themes of racism, national identity, and the complexities of immigration through a humorous lens. It is a witty and ironic take on Swiss politics and societal norms.
30 years ago, Switzerland was shaken by a scandal that seems to have already been forgotten: more than 900,000 people were surveilled because of their political convictions. Against the backdrop of this "secret files scandal," Micha Lewinsky sets his film. Conscientious policeman Viktor Schuler is tasked by his superior to infiltrate the Schauspielhaus, a renowned Zurich theatre, in order to keep an eye on its leftist scene. However, Viktor finds himself quite taken with the artist's life and falls in love with the subversive actress Odile Lehmann.
Snow White tells the story of a 20-year-old woman living in an upper-class neighborhood who gets involved in drugs and illegal prostitution. Along her journey, she navigates friendships, lies, and the allure of money. Set against the backdrop of Paris and Zurich, Snow White explores themes of self-discovery and the consequences of her choices.
Fraulein (2006) is a drama that explores the lives of three women in Zurich who develop a strong bond of friendship while working in a cafeteria. It delves into the challenges they face as immigrants and highlights the themes of integration and the power of female solidarity. With a focus on their personal stories, the movie portrays their struggles, hopes, and dreams in a society that is often unaccepting of outsiders.
A Swiss bank discovers some of its clients are becoming the victim of a brilliant blackmailer. The bank's president contacts David Christopher, a former agent with the U.S. Treasury, to help discover who the blackmailer is and to foil his plot. As Christopher delves into the mystery, he uncovers a complicated web of intrigue, car chases, and shoot-outs that takes all of his wits to unravel.
Sami, Joe and Leyla are ready for a truly epic summer after finishing school and ready to get out and grab their slice of life. But what is to come is diametrically opposed to their expectations. Determined to stand up for themselves, the three friends find out how right Leyla’s mom was when she told them: always keep more dreams in your soul than reality can destroy.
After his parents' death, construction worker Sigi doesn't know what to do with his life. He can't do much with his pay, and as a working-class man, women aren't interested in him. But things start to change after a colleague advises him to start moonlighting as a private builder and he meets the beautiful Hannah.
The film explores the destruction of a unique train station in Zurich and the construction of the new prison and police centre in its place. From the perspective of the filmmaker’s window, and with testimony from prisoners awaiting deportation, the film probes how we deal with the extinction of history and its replacement with total security.
German comedian Kaya Yanar heads to Zurich, Switzerland to showcase his hilarious stand-up comedy in this special.
A private eye is hired by an insurance company to investigate a shipping magnate suspected of deliberately sinking his own ships for the insurance money. He finds himself involved in a web of deception, double-crossing and murder.
Five stories, all taking place on New Year's Eve in Zurich, Switzerland.
When a real estate salesman is threatening the peaceful idyll of an allotment garden area, their inhabitants make a stand to protect their little paradise.
Young Romanian Adrian works as a hustler in Zurich's underground in order to get his sister Ioana out of Romania and to Zurich, where they can both have a better future.