Photo Gallery
Shooting Star Carla Juri and five Swiss films in Berlin
15.02.2013
Switzerland is present with five films in all major festival sections of the Berlinale
Ursula Meier and Markus Imhoof in Palm Springs
09.01.2013
Directors Ursula Meier and Markus Imhoof present their films at the 24th Palm Springs International Film Festival (January 3-14, 2013).
European Film Award for “Hiver Nomade”
03.12.2012
The European Film Academy awarded “Hiver Nomade” as the Best Documentary Film.
Swiss presence in Busan, South Korea
01.11.2012
Five Swiss films and coproductions were in the spotlight at the 17th Busan International Film Festival.
Excellent Swiss appearance in Toronto
26.09.2012
Peter Mettler’s essay “The End Of Time” (coprod. Maximage) and Markus Imhoof’s documentary “More Than Honey” (coprod. Thelma Film) attracted the attention of the international audience at the 37. Toronto International Film Festival.
“Harry Dean Stanton: Partly Fiction” in Venice
07.09.2012
The first feature-length film by Bernese director Sophie Huber is screened at the 69th Mostra International Film Festival.
SWISS FILMS at the Locarno Film Festival 2012
15.08.2012
Swiss filmmaking is represented in all of the sections at the 65th Locarno International Film Festival (August 1–11, 2012).
Swiss Cocktail at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2012
15.06.2012
On Wednesday, 6th June 2012, SWISS FILMS hosts a cocktail in honour of the Swiss films at the 36th Annecy International Animation Film Festival (June 4 - 9, 2012).
Cannes 2012: “Opération Libertad” in the limelight of the world's most important film festival
06.06.2012
The film “Opération Libertad” by Nicolas Wadimoff was in the limelight of the Directors' Fortnight.
Special programme Bande à Part at the festival Indie Lisboa 2012
22.05.2012
The young Swiss cinema had an attractive appearance at the International Independent Film Festival Indie Lisboa. The festival showed 9 feature-length films made by the directors group Band à Part as well as a special programme with films from the ECAL.
Richard Dindo retrospective at the Documenta 2012 in Madrid
16.05.2012
This year’s Documenta (Festival internacional de documentales) in Madrid presented 11 films by Richard Dindo from the years 1977 to 2010. The programme was developed by the festival in partnership with SWISS FILMS and the filmmaker.
Swiss Film Prize «Quartz 2012»
16.03.2012
The Swiss Film Prize «Quartz» was awarded in the KKL Luzern on March 17, 2012.
A Silver Bear and a Shooting Star for Switzerland at the Berlinale 2012
22.02.2012
The outstanding Swiss presence at the Berlinale (February 9-19, 2012) arose the interest of the public and film professionals.
“Summer Games” in Palm Springs
31.01.2012
The fiction film “Summer Games” by Roland Colla was presented at the Awards Buzz at the 23rd Palm Springs International Film Festival (January 5-16, 2012).
Swiss presence at the 17th Kolkata International Film Festival
15.12.2011
Opening of the Swiss film programme in Kolkata with “Tandoori Love” by director Oliver Paulus
Significant Swiss presence at the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) 2011
28.10.2011
Seven Swiss film productions where presented at the 16th Busan International Film Festival (October 6-14, 2011) in South Korea.
SWISS FILMS Lunch with the “Junge Talente 2011” at the Zurich Film Festival
23.09.2011
On Friday, September 23, SWISS FILMS hosted a lunch in partnership with the Zurich Film Festival and the Junge Talente.ch at the festivalcenter Sechseläuten-Platz in Zurich.
World premiere of “Summer Games” in Venice
06.09.2011
The Swiss-Italian coproduction “Summer Games” celebrated its world premiere in the official selection at the 68th Mostra International Film Festival in Venice (August 31 to September 10, 2011).
SWISS FILMS Cocktail for the Premiere of "Vol spécial" in Locarno
13.08.2011
On Saturday, August 6, SWISS FILMS celebrated the premiere of the Swiss documentary «Vol spécial».
Strong presence for Swiss films at the Film Festival Locarno
12.08.2011
With almost 50 films, Swiss film production is very well presented in all sections of the 64th Locarno Film Festival (August 3-13, 2011).
“Filmmakers Live”: Swiss Directors at the Munich Filmfest
28.06.2011
On June 26, Swiss directors Michael Steiner und Lionel Baier were guests of “Filmmakers Live”, a talk hosted by Robert Fischer, member of the programme team of the Filmfest Munich (June 24 to July 2, 2011).
SWISS FILMS Pavilion in Cannes 2011
27.05.2011
The Swiss Pavilion at this year’s Marché International du Film in Cannes was again a popular place to meet for Swiss and international Film professionals and prominent cultural and political personalities.
SWISS FILMS at the Visions du Réel Film Festival in Nyon
27.04.2011
SWISS FILMS was present at the 17th Visions du Réel Film Festival (April 7-13, 2011) to promote the numerous Swiss documentaries in the programme and the Doc Outlook Market.
Alain Tanner and Renato Berta honoured in Paris
05.04.2011
Tribute to Alain Tanner and Renato Berta in the French capital in March 2011
SWISS FILMS at the Berlinale 2011
23.02.2011
SWISS FILMS was as every year the representative for Swiss movies on site at the European Film Market in Berlin and lobbied for the international promotion and network of the Swiss cinematic work.
SWISS FILMS at the Locarno International Film Festival 2010
31.08.2010
SWISS FILMS was present at the Locarno International Film Festival (August 4-14, 2010) with the traditional information pavilion and numerous activities highlighting Swiss filmmaking.
Swiss Cineastes at the Film Festival La Rochelle 2010
14.07.2010
Peter Liechti and Jean-Stéphane Bron presented their films during the 38th International Film Festival in La Rochelle (July 2-11, 2010).
Strong Swiss presence at film festival in
Cannes 2010
03.06.2010
Together with Jean-Luc Godard's most recent work "Film Socialisme", which celebrated its premiere in the official selection of "Un certain regard", Jean-Stéphane Bron's documentary film "Cleveland vs. Wall Street - Mais mit dä Bänkler" was placed in the limelight at the world's most important film festival.
Palm Springs Film Festival 2010
20.01.2010
The French-Belgian-Swiss fiction film “Home” by Ursula Meier represented Switzerland at the 21st Palm Springs International Film Festival, which took place in Southern California from January 5-18.
“Je me souviens... du nouveau cinéma Suisse”: film series in Belfort
28.12.2009
With a homage to The New Swiss Cinema and five of its heirs, EntreVues, the Belfort International Film Festival (November 28 - December 6, 2009) has created an extraordinary platform for Swiss filmmaking.
Feature Film “Home” in New York
14.11.2009
Feature film “Home” had a special press screening in New York at the Tribeca Grand Hotel on November 13 in the presence of director Ursula Meier and actress Isabelle Huppert.
Mostra Internazionale d'Arte Cinematografica
di Venezia 2009
15.09.2009
The fiction film "Pepperminta" by Pipilotti Rist (production: Hugofilm, Zurich) celebrated its premiere at Mostra, the 66th Venice International Film Festival in (September 2-12, 2009).
Strong Swiss presence at film festival in Montreal
10.09.2009
Four Swiss film productions and coproductions was screened in the World Competition at the 33rd Montreal World Film Festival (WFF), along with five additional films in other sections.
Cannes 2008
25.05.2008
On the occasion of the 61st Filmfestival in Cannes, taking place from May 14-25, 2008, the Swiss producers where- next to the films - at the centre of the Swiss presence.
“Fuori dalle corde” at “Picture Europe!” in Munich
24.02.2008
Film director Fulvio Bernasconi, from Ticino, was attending the screening of his film “Fuori dalle corde” at the Gloria Filmpalast in Munich on February the 24th, 2008.
“Letter To Anna” by Eric Bergkraut was presented at “Cinema For Peace” in Berlin
10.02.2008
Eric Bergkraut's documentary film "Letter to Anna" - dedicated to Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaja, who was well known for her opposition to the government and murdered in Moscow in October 2006 - has premiered in Berlin within the framework of "Cinema for Peace" on Sunday, February 10.
“Letter To Anna” by Eric Bergkraut was presented at “Cinema For Peace” in Berlin
10.02.2008
Eric Bergkraut's documentary film "Letter to Anna" - dedicated to Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaja, who was well known for her opposition to the government and murdered in Moscow in October 2006 - has premiered in Berlin within the framework of "Cinema for Peace" on Sunday, February 10.
Innovative film release in Peru – with support from SWISS FILMS
09.12.2007
Twenty-five fiction, documentary and short films from Switzerland was on tour in Peru from November 1 to December 9, 2007.
Journée du cinéma Suisse 2007
07.08.2007
The Locarno International Film Festival and the Swiss Federal Office of Culture will be presenting the second edition of the Swiss Cinema Day, organised by SWISS FILMS, on Tuesday 7 August 2007.
“Vitus” at Shanghai Film Festival
24.06.2007
At the 10th Shanghai International Film Festival, which is taking place from June 16-26, 2007, and is the largest Chinese film event, four Swiss films have been invited to screen in the Panorama section.
DOK.fest 2007 - 22nd Munich International Documentary Festival
10.05.2007
With eight Swiss productions in the international selection, the 22nd Munich International Documentary Festival, taking place from Mai 2-10, 2007, presents an impressive selection of Swiss documentary working.
“Vitus” in Los Angeles at the AFI International Film Series
14.01.2007
At the 20th AFI Fest in Los Angeles, California, which ended on November 12, 2006, “Vitus” by Fredi M. Murer won the Audience Award.
“Das Fräulein” by Andrea Staka: «Heart of Sarajevo Award» at 12th Sarajevo Film Festival
01.09.2006
Director Andrea Staka won the main prize for her film “Das Fraulein” at the 12th Sarajevo Film Festival, which ended on August 26th, 2006.
Swiss Day at Cannes 2006
23.05.2006
Switzerland was one of the guest countries for the “All the Cinemas of the World” program, along with Russia, Singapore, Tunisia, Burkina Faso, Israel, and Venezuela.
Swiss Pavilion Cannes 2006
18.05.2006
For the fourth time, SWISS FILMS and Locarno International Film Festival hosted the Swiss Pavilion at the Cannes International Village.
Tokyo FILMeX 2005
27.11.2005
The film series "Swiss Treasures" at the Tokyo FILMeX Festival comprises six classics from the 1920s to the 1940s, masterpieces which were either directed or produced in Switzerland.
“New Faces of European Cinema” at AFI Fest 2005
in Los Angeles
23.11.2005
Switzerland will be represented by director Ruxandra Zenide with her movie “Ryna” (Production: Pacific Films, Geneva).
Osaka European Film Festival 2005
23.11.2005
Two Swiss films - "Nordwind" by Bettina Oberli and "Tout un hiver sans feu" by Greg Zglinski - will make their Japanese premiere from 18 to 23 November at the 12th Osaka European Film Festival.
Bittersweet: Swiss films in Denkmark
23.10.2005
Thirteen Swiss feature, documentary, and short films from the past five years have been invited to Denmark, the "miraculous film country".
Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival
13.10.2005
"All About Me? Japanese and Swiss Personal Documentaries", a Japanese-Swiss film program comprised of films by, among others, Robert Frank, Peter Liechti, Peter Mettler, Martina Jacoma and Lionel Baier at the Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival (YIDFF).
Havana welcomes Swiss Films
17.12.2004
At the 25th International Festival of New Latin American Film in Havana, Cuba (December 7-17, 2004), a selection of seven Swiss films were shown.
Second Swiss-American Film Festival in New York
11.11.2004
The Swiss-American Film Festival, which took place for the second time in New York from November 5-11, 2004, focused on US and Swiss film culture and presented new talents and trends.
SWISS FILMS in Locarno 2004
14.08.2004
For the second time, the SWISS FILMS both was located in the Spazio Cinema where numerous festival visitors and film professionals could find information about Swiss productions.
Swiss Accents in Karlovy Vary
12.07.2004
At the 38th International Film Festival in Karlovy Vary (Czech Republic), taking place from July 4-12th, 2003, three Swiss films will again be presented this year.