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Deep Dive: Electroboy (2014)

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Electroboy
Electroboy is a 2014 Swiss documentary directed by Marcel Gisler that chronicles the life of Florian Burkhardt, known as Electroboy. Burkhardt was a model, snowboard pioneer, advertiser, author, party organizer, and composer during the 1990s. The film captures his rise and subsequent struggles with generalized anxiety disorder, providing a comprehensive view of his multifaceted life. The documentary was filmed across various locations including Switzerland, Germany, India, and the United States between April and July 2013. It premiered at the Locarno International Film Festival and was released in Swiss cinemas in November 2014, followed by releases in Germany and Austria in November 2015. The film has been recognized for its editing and storytelling, winning awards such as the Swiss Film Award for Best Documentary in 2015.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Florian Burkhardt, a 1990s cultural icon.
  • •See the impact of anxiety on a public figure's life.
  • •Find out about Burkhardt's diverse career and achievements.

Did You Know

•The film premiered at the Locarno International Film Festival in 2014.
•Filming took place in four countries: Switzerland, Germany, India, and the United States.
•Electroboy won the Swiss Film Award for Best Documentary in 2015.
•The documentary has a runtime of 113 minutes.

Perfect For

Documentary enthusiastsFans of 1990s cultureMental health awareness advocates