Image Problem

Switzerland, August 2012
FILM, Documentary, 88 min.

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directed by
Simon Baumann, Andreas Pfiffner
Written by
Simon Baumann, Andreas Pfiffner
Status
In distribution
Website
https://www.tonundbild.ch/image-problem
IMDb Link
imdb.com

Bank secrecy, the minaret ban and tax dispute: Switzerland has an image problem. But have no fear, Simon and Andreas will rectify it. The two filmmakers decide to correct Switzerland’s tattered image abroad and set thus out in search of the right picture. Their goal: a promotional film that puts the Swiss Confederation in the proper perspective. But the Tour de Suisse unintentionally shows more negative than positive features. A satirical documentary that unsparingly exposes the dearth of solidarity and escalating xenophobia in the small Alpine country.

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World Premiere
August 2012
Original Version
Swiss-German, German (french/english subtitles),  colour, DCP, 88 min.
ISAN
0000-0003-2CA4-0000-X-0000-0000-C
Production
ton und bild GmbH, SRF Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen, Guzo GmbH
Producer
Simon Baumann, Roman Tschäppeler, Andreas Pfiffner
directed by
Simon Baumann, Andreas Pfiffner
Written by
Simon Baumann, Andreas Pfiffner
Cinemato­graphy
Andreas Pfiffner
Editing
Katharina Bhend, Mischa Hedinger
Sound Design
Jonas Cslovjescek
Re-Recording Mix
Jonas Cslovjescek
Music
Claudio Bucher, Anna Trauffer, Noah Veraguth
Location Sound Mix
Simon Baumann
Animation
Cyril Gfeller, Martin Oberli

World Sales / World Rights

World Rights
ton und bild GmbH

Worldwide Distribution

Switzerland
Frenetic Films Distribution
Release date: 20.09.2012

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