Tourists and expats nominate Zurich along with Vienna as the uncontested number one city worldwide since years. And with good reason as Zurich does not only convince on economic grounds, but also functions as a creative and cultural platform. It is about time that filmmakers get to know the advantages of Zurich as a film location.
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SWISS TV-SERIES "PEACE"
Zodiac Pictures produces together with the Swiss radio and television SRF a new TV series which plays at the end of the war in May 1945 in Switzerland. Leading roles are Annina Walt, Max Hubacher and Dimitri Stapfer. Author of the six-part drama series titled "Peace" is Petra Volpe. Directed by Michael Schaerer.
Spring 1945 - finally peace in Europe. Factory owner's daughter Klara and her groom Johann start into a common future with optimism. Even Egon, Johann's brother, hopes for a new beginning in civilian life, after he has done his active service at the border in recent years. All signs are new, but peace holds numerous political and economic challenges. Klara, Johann and Egon are dealing with the legacy of war and are looking in different ways for a way to shape the future.
Shooting: May to August 2019 in Glarus, Zürich, Bern and Freiburg.
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Filming in Zurich, curse or blessing?
More and more filming takes place in the city of Zurich, be it for feature and documentary films, short films or commercials. But are the city of Zurich and its administrative departments ready for these productions, and can they provide even more streets, squares and green spaces for filming?
On 3 October 2018, the Zurich City Council expressed its support for the continuation of the "Film Commission Zurich" and thus "for the promotion of the entire film industry, which is both desirable and useful from a cultural policy perspective and from the point of view of economic development. In addition, he affirms his endeavor to strengthen the film location of Zurich with efficient approval processes and a pronounced customer focus on the part of the city administration and to handle the increased rotation volume efficiently. »[Nbsp]With:
Olga Zachariadis (CEO Film Commission Zurich)
Anna Schindler (Director of Urban Development Zurich)
Andreas Venzin (City district Chief 4)
Regula Begert (Location Manager)
Director: Michael Schaerer
Author: Petra Volpe
Produktion: Zodiak Pictures Ltd
Cast: Annina Walt, Max Hubacher und Dimitri Stapfer
Shooting: Glarus, Zürich, Bern and Freiburg - May to August 2019
Director: Karin Heberlein
Produktion: Abrakadabra Films AG
Casting: Corinna Glaus
Shooting: Zürich - June/August 2019
Director:Oliver Rihs
DOP: Felix Von Muralt
Production Switzerland:Contrast Film
Co-productions: Port au Prince Berlin, Niama Film, Stuttgart
Cast: Joel Basmann, Marie Leuenberger
Eleven-year-old Mia moves with her mother to a small town in the Zurich Oberland. But the idyllic place is no paradise for the girl. Because Mia's mother is heavily drug-addicted and should never have had custody after the divorce. Mia is beaten, emotionally blackmailed and completely neglected. Her loyal companion through this horror is her imaginary friend Buddy, with whom she entertains in lonely hours and forges fantastic plans for a carefree future. Inspired by the book "PLATZSPITZBABY" by Michelle Halbheer & Franziska K. Müller.
Director: Pierre Monnard
DOP: Darran Bragg
Production: C-Films AG
Cast: Luna Mwezi, Sarah Spale
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