This time around, the Zurich Film Festival has outdone itself in terms of sheer size, star power and number of movie screenings. But like every year,...
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Dimitri Burkhard
Zurich Film Festival Preview
The city formerly known as “Downtown Switzerland” is going to turn Hollywood once again for the annual Zurich Film Festival. From Sept 20 - 30, the organizers are going to roll out the green carpet...
Glamour, Films and la Dolce Vita in Locarno
According to the Locarno Film Festival’s artistic director, this year’s festival is dedicated to “discoveries, young film makers and first features“...
Nualan
Does Switzerland have an image problem?
Using claims such as “Made in Switzerland” and “Swiss Quality” has long been the dream of any marketer. But during recent years...
Switzerland – A Movie Lover’s Paradise
If you’re like me, you prefer the full-screen movie experience over sitting at home in front of a TV that is in comparison very small – no matter how flat it is. Even better is a huge screen outside on a square, or in a...
KatrinMt. Schilthorn – In the Footsteps of James Bond
Back in the late 1960’s, building a revolving restaurant on top of a rugged mountain top seemed very futuristic. This was the time when Mt. Schilthorn in the Bernese Alps was conquered. The problem was that the...
Live from the Green Carpet at the Zürich Film Festival!
Last night was opening night at the Zurich Film Festival. Anyone with a name made it by my camera... But while I did recognize quite a few faces, I barely knew any of their names! See my impressions of...
5 Blockbuster Movies Filmed in Switzerland
Contrary to popular belief, the hills are not alive in Switzerland. What is alive is this fine selection of Hollywood blockbusters which were partly filmed in Switzerland...
