American comedian Bob Hunter, on a luxury liner to France with French counterpart Fernandel, takes an interest in blonde diplomat Ann McCall while pursued by an even shapelier blonde, the mysterious Zara, who seems to be after something in Bob's possession. But he's only going to France to obtain rights to a new play...so what are Zara and her sinister boss after The pursuit, ...
In his latest short, Georges Schwizgebel directs our eye to the male-dominated world of painting, especially the way it has presented people of color. The two paintings addressed in the title are “Olympia” (1863) by édouard Manet and “La blanche et la noire” (1913) by Félix Vallotton. Both of them depict—alongside the central female nude—a Black woman in a supporting role. Inte...
The little bird has plenty of peace and quiet high up in its tree, at least until an unexpected guest shows up. The brash caterpillar’s keen on devouring the green leaves that the little bird has cared for so tenderly. During the ensuing showdown, the two fail to notice that someone else is hard on their heels, and this character’s craving a more savoury snack. Lena von Dhren’...
It is autumn. There is one last colourful leaf hanging at the end of a long branch. The little black bird would like to water it, but the squirrel snatches away the watering can and begins hopping with it from tree to tree. The little bird follows the cheeky thief but then the fiery red fox comes stalking. He is not interested in the watering can. He wants the bird and the squi...
A cruel dictator rules a Latin American state. Corruption, brutality and exploitation are present every day. A few people begin to organise resistance. Under the leader "El Leopardo" a small group of guerillas fights against the violent government...
The Hambana Sound Company is a chamber orchestra, initiated and devised by Bernhard Gttert to present a ’sound portrait’ of Namibia in collaboration with musicians from Switzerland, Zimbabwe, Angola, Russia and Namibia.
During its tour in 2001, the Hambana Sound Company staged more than seven concerts in different regions, inviting local artists to participate. The music prese...
Was part of a deal between Swiss (DRS), German (ZDF) and Austrian (ORF) televisions to co-produce three movies commemorating the birth of democracy in central Europe. The two other titles of this "Trilogy 1848" are "Feuer!" and "Die Pauluskirche".
