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Schweizer Helden streaming

2014 Movie Switzerland Drama, Comedy 94 min
By: Peter Luisi With: Esther Gemsch, Komi Mizrajim Togbonou, Karim Rahoma

In order to win the respect of her friends and family, divorced housewife Sabine decides to perform Wilhelm Tell with a group of Asylum seekers in the Swiss mountains.

Mood

Melancholic
Reflective
Serious
Thoughtful

Cast & Crew

Peter Luisi
Jürgen Ladenburger
Khaled Jamal Eddin
Karim Rahoma
Komi Mizrajim Togbonou
Esther Gemsch
Esther Gemsch (Actress)
Kamil Krejčí
Kamil Krejčí (Actor)
Klaus Wildbolz (Actor)
Komi Mizrajim Togbonou (Actor)
Peter Luisi (Director)

Adaptation

Theatrical Adaptation

Cinematic Technique

Artistic
Cinematic
Dramatic
Minimalist
Naturalistic
Theatrical

Film Movements

Art Film

Narrative Structure

Character-Driven
Slice-Of-Life

Pace

Deliberate
Measured
Slow-Paced
Thoughtful

Style

Adaptation
Art Film
Cultural
Dialogue-Driven
Realistic
Theatrical

Time-Period

Contemporary

Central Conflict

Cultural Identity
Search For Recognition
Social Integration

Characters

Asylum Seekers
Divorced Housewife
Theater Actors

Ending

Bittersweet
Hopeful
Open-Ended

Historical Context

Contemporary
Reflections On Migration

Key Plot Points

Multicultural Performance
Premiere Cancellation
Theatrical Adaptation Of Wilhelm Tell

Plot

Cultural Identity
Identity Search
Social Acceptance
Social Critique
Theatrical Conflict
Theatrical Performance

Setting

Asylum Center
Pre-Christmas
Swiss Mountains
Switzerland
Urban Switzerland

Shooting Location

Inner Switzerland
Switzerland

Theme

Artistic Expression
Cultural Clash
Cultural Identity
Identity
Recognition
Social Integration
Societal Acceptance

Genre

Art Film
Drama
Social Commentary
Theatrical

Audiences

Adults
Artfilm Enthusiasts
Socially Conscious Viewers
Theater Enthusiasts

Titles

Héros Sans-Papiers
Schweizer Helden
Swiss Heroes
Unlikely Heroes

Reception

Audience Award
Locarno Film Festival
Positive Reception

Production Countries

Switzerland

Release Year

2014
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