Max Borg writes about cinema and television in English, French and Italian, for outlets such as Il Corriere del Ticino and Clap.ch (Switzerland), Movieplayer.it and Cinecittà News (Italy), and Crooked Marquee (USA). You can follow him on Twitter (@IMDBorg), Instagram (@max_cinefilo89) and Letterboxd (MaxBorg89).
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‘Drii Winter’, a piece of sky in Switzerland’s quest for an Oscar
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Swiss director Michael Koch is not stressed by the Oscar campaign for his latest film, Drii Winter. Finishing it was already a major challenge.
Locarno Festival at 75: reeling in the past with an eye on the future
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Switzerland’s most prestigious film event celebrates its landmark 75th edition with a unique blend of cinematic entertainment.
French festival pays tribute to Swiss animation – past, present, and future
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The Annecy Festival, the annual event devoted to the animation films, celebrates Switzerland’s output: past, present and future.
In Cannes, the real festival happens away from the red carpet
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Cannes is much more than just glamour. While stars compete for the spotlight, the film industry conducts serious business under the radar.
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The Swiss actor and director Vincent Perez shares his vision for this year’s edition of Think Cinema, the festival he founded in 2018.
Olga, Elie and Oscar: the story of a remarkable Swiss film debut
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Filmmaker Elie Grappe discusses the creative process and success of his debut feature, Olga, which is playing at the 57th Solothurn Film Festival.
Patricia Highsmith: Swiss film-makers turn the writer into a character
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A new Swiss documentary about the controversial writer will open the 2022 Solothurn Film Festival, and another one is currently in production.
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In a little over a year the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation's streaming service has become a major player in the Swiss digital landscape.
Swiss cinema elbows its way to a place among European giants
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Critic Max Borg reflects on the international standing of the Swiss film scene, following Switzerland's guest appearance at the Festival Lumière.
