American author turns Bern into a stage for murder mysteries
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Kim Hays talks about her crime series “Polizei Bern”, which explores Switzerland's dark past and taboos creeping under the peaceful capital city.
Berlin Film Festival: the heroic ‘Late Shift’ of a Swiss nurse
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Swiss filmmaker Petra Volpe's tense drama, Late Shift, about hospital life seen through the eyes of a dedicated nurse, had its Berlin Film Festival premiere last week.
Architecture of loss: how the pressure on living spaces becomes a source for drama
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Geneva’s Black Movie Festival questions the struggles of urban life, torn between construction, deconstruction, and the quest to sustain a home in systems where individuals are powerless.
Poor, cold and rebellious: the Swiss Jura shows its rich imagination in films
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In its 60th edition, the Solothurn Film Festival highlighted films about the Jura region – a place of Swiss separatism, linguistic divides, economic hardship, and nostalgia.
From soldiers to Scouts, a Swiss filmmaker explores youth in uniform
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Mateo Ybarra discusses his latest documentary, 'Camp d'été' (Summer Camp), which follows a 14-day Scout jamboree in Switzerland.
Don’t think small: first Swiss Netflix series, ‘Winter Palace’ sets tone of what’s to come
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Streaming platform co-productions such as Winter Palace will become a regular feature in the future. What’s in it for the Swiss entertainment industry?
Audrey Hepburn valued the discretion of the Swiss Alps
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The sale of a Swiss villa which once belonged to film star Audrey Hepburn demonstrates Switzerland's status as a haven for the stars.
Beyond Godard’s shadow: in search of the evasive Anne-Marie Miéville
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The Swiss filmmaker Anne-Marie Miéville is perhaps best-known as Jean-Luc Godard’s partner in life and art. Her films are now gaining new attention at festivals.
Has your continent reached its peak or is there still potential for economic growth?
Some regions of the world are on an upward trajectory with the promise of a steadily improving future. Where do you live? And in which direction is your region or continent developing?
Living longer: What do you think about the longevity trend?
The longevity market is booming thanks in part to advances in the science of ageing. What do you think of the idea of significantly extending human lifespan?
