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Swiss Filmmakers Shooting in English

Updated 2026-09-06 13:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Swiss filmmakers are increasingly producing films entirely in English or with significant portions of dialogue in the language. This trend is driven by both challenges and opportunities, as seen in recent productions like 'Frank & Louis' and 'Memory of Princess M'.

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Variety

‘September 5’ Director Tim Fehlbaum Working on a ‘Historical Film’ Set in Berlin as Swiss Filmmakers Take on Challenges and Opportunities of Shooting in English

Some of the main breakouts of Swiss cinema in 2026—and the few years that precede it—share one striking commonality: they are either entirely in English or feature large chunks of English. Think Petra Volpe’s Locarno-winning “Frank & Louis,” Damien Hauser’s festival darling “Memory of Princess M

2026-09-06 13:06 UTC