Mais im Bundeshuus

Corn in Parliament
Mais im Bundeshuus
Mais im Bundeshuus – Le génie helvétique

Switzerland, August 2003
FILM, Documentary, 90 min.

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directed by
Jean-Stéphane Bron
Written by
Jean-Stéphane Bron
Status
In distribution

“Mais im Bundeshuus-le génie helvétique” (“Corn in Parliament”) is a vertiginous journey down the corridors of the Federal Parliament building in Bern. Constructed as a feature film, it follows the adventures of a parliamentary committee established to create a bill on genetic engineering (Gen-Lex). This political thriller reveals both sides of the coin, namely that of those who have invested, economic interests and of those who fear the negative effects of this revolutionary technology. Amusing, tender, and humane, all the while clearly illustrating the limits of the system, the film functions as a tale of universal power.

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World Premiere
August 2003
Original Version
French, Swiss-German, German (french/german subtitles),  colour, 35mm, 90 min.
Production
Ciné Manufacture CMS SA, SRG SSR
Producer
Robert Boner
directed by
Jean-Stéphane Bron
Written by
Jean-Stéphane Bron
Cinemato­graphy
Eric Stitzel
Editing
Karine Sudan
Music
Christian Garcia Gaucher
Location Sound Mix
Luc Yersin

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World Rights
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Worldwide Distribution

Switzerland
Vega Distribution AG Distribution
Release date: 17.09.2003

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