Synopsis
130 kilometers of FM radio waves broadcast from Italy to Zurich marked the height of the Swiss pirate radio movement in the 1970s.
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Synopsis
Roger Schawinski led a team of radio pirates in the 1970s, broadcasting from Italy to Zurich. Their station, Radio 24, operated from Pizzo Groppera, reaching 130 kilometers with powerful FM signals. The documentary recounts the radio war that began on November 13, 1979, between these pirates and Swiss state authorities. Using original documents and interviews, it captures the struggles, protests, and closures faced by Schawinski and his supporters over nearly four years.
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Why Watch
- See Roger Schawinski's role in Swiss media history.
- Find out about the absurd radio war against state power.
- Meet the fighters behind Radio Winkelried in 1979.
Did You Know
- Radio 24 broadcasted from Pizzo Groppera, 130 kilometers to Zurich.
- The radio war between pirates and state power began on November 13, 1979.
- The conflict lasted almost four years, ending in 1983.
- Roger Schawinski led the team that became known as Radio Winkelried.
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What is a Jolly Roger?
A Jolly Roger is the classic black pirate flag featuring a skull and crossbones.
When did the radio war between the Swiss radio pirates and state power begin?
The radio war began on November 13, 1979.
Where did Radio 24 broadcast from during its wild years?
Radio 24 broadcast from Italy, specifically from Pizzo Groppera.
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