Lake Lucerne steamboat first Swiss ‘Treasure of European Film Culture’
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A 118-year-old steamboat on Lake Lucerne has been recognised by the European Film Academy as an important place in film history.
Egypt reclaims 3,400-year-old statue of Ramesses II found in Switzerland
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The statue, stolen from Southern Egypt more than thirty years ago, moved to several other countries before reaching Switzerland and being returned to Egypt.
An outsider at home, a master abroad: Jia Zhangke’s struggles to film the real China
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The Chinese director was a guest of honour at the Visions du Réel festival. He explained to SWI how he manages to avoid censorship.
Swiss film nabs top award at Visions du Réel festival
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Nicole Vögele received the Grand Prix 2024 in the international feature-length competition at the Visions du Réel documentary film festival.
An Alpine carnival: Switzerland stars as a superfiction at the Venice Biennale
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The Swiss-Brazilian artist Guerreiro do Divino Amor will represent Switzerland for the 60th edition of the Venice Art Biennale.
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Here’s a look at some eye-catching facts and figures behind the Montreux Jazz Festival, Switzerland’s biggest annual music festival. The line-up for the July 5-20 event was announced on Thursday.