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Film festival wraps up in Zurich

This content was published on Oct 2, 2011 On Saturday night, the four Golden Eye awards went to: Take Shelter by US director Jeff Nichols, Atmen (Breathing) by Austrian Karl Markovics, Buck by American Cindy Meehl and Darwin by Swiss director Nick Brandestini. Norwegian film Sykt Lykkelig (Happy, Happy) received the Critic’s Choice award, and Swiss film Unter Wasser Atmen (Breathing Under Water)…

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Swiss art in NY hits the ground, finally

This content was published on Oct 2, 2011 The institute is renting a freestanding building – originally a service centre for long haul trucks – which had been retrofitted specifically for the purpose of showing contemporary art by Jeffrey Deitch in 1997. “We are proud to celebrate 25 years of Swiss Institute in New York and to continue the integral cultural dialogue between…

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Demo supports illegal immigrants

This content was published on Oct 1, 2011 They were demanding an end to the “hypocrisy” – pointing out how “sans papiers” do a lot of unpopular jobs in Switzerland, yet have no fundamental rights. The rally marked the tenth anniversary of the sans papiers alliance, which has launched a petition calling for an end to forced expulsions and more rights for the…

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Head of UN Syria probe is hopeful of access

This content was published on Sep 30, 2011 Meanwhile, in New York the Security Council remains divided over possible sanctions against Syria, and reports of armed resistance have emerged after months of mostly peaceful protests. “We hope to go to Syria so that all parties can share their points of view. It’s in the Syrian authorities’ interests to make known their version of…

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Surrealistic parade

This content was published on Sep 30, 2011 Basel’s Beyeler Foundation is displaying works by the Surrealists as part of a major exhibition. Surrealism was one of the 20th century’s important literary and artistic movements that included personalites such as Dali, Miro, Magritte and Oppenheim. Their work is often enigmatic, with the subconscious competing with the irrational for space. More than 100 works…

Miss Switzerland loses attraction

This content was published on Sep 30, 2011 The decision was motivated by falling audience figures. “The competition is past its highpoint, and there is no obvious need to continue broadcasting it,” said a statement from the German-language service. It explained that only just over a quarter of Saturday evening’s television audience in the German-speaking area had tuned in to watch this year’s…

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William Tell: killer or freedom fighter?

This content was published on Sep 29, 2011 In a new exhibition the Neuchâtel Art and History Museum takes a provocative look at Switzerland’s mythical hero throughout the ages. State archives also reveal the western canton’s early interest in Tell. William Tell, a simple peasant from canton Uri, has been reinvented many times over the centuries: saint, legendary figure, mythical being, an apostle…

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Sol Gabetta: Il Progetto Vivaldi 2. Cappella Gabetta. Andrés Gabetta, cond.

This content was published on Sep 29, 2011 Cello concerto in D minor. Non tanto allegro. Sol Gabetta; Cappella Gabetta

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Polanski finally makes it to Zurich festival

This content was published on Sep 28, 2011 In 2009 the Oscar-winning Franco-Polish filmmaker was arrested at Zurich airport en route to the ceremony in connection with a 1977 child rape case in the United States. The move caused an international media and cinema world furore – and turned the spotlight on the film festival. Polanski was later placed under house arrest in…

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James Gruntz: Until We Get There

This content was published on Sep 28, 2011 Whole Heart James Gruntz

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