Zurich's freight station faces demolition as a new prison and police center rise, while prisoners awaiting deportation share their fears and experiences.
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Zurich's freight station faces demolition as a new prison and police center rise, while prisoners awaiting deportation share their fears and experiences.
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Zurich's freight station stands in ruins as demolition crews begin their work. Filmmaker Thomas Imbach captures this transformation from his window, documenting the station's decline and the rise of a new prison and police center. The film includes testimonies from prisoners awaiting deportation, revealing their experiences and fears. "Nemesis" premiered in April 2020 at Nyon Visions du Réel and later won the Best Cinematography award at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam.
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Why Watch
- See Zurich's historic train station's demolition.
- Meet prisoners sharing their stories of uncertainty.
- Find out how urban development impacts history.
Did You Know
- Nemesis premiered in April 2020 at Nyon Visions du Réel.
- The film won the Best Cinematography prize at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam 2020.
- It was filmed exclusively from Thomas Imbach's window.
- The film has a duration of 132 minutes.
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Who directed the documentary Nemesis?
Nemesis was directed by Thomas Imbach.
What award did Nemesis win at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam 2020?
Nemesis won the prize for Best Cinematography, awarded by Edward Lachman.
What is the duration of the documentary Nemesis?
Nemesis has a duration of 132 minutes.
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