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2013381 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Historical Figures

The Swiss

2013381 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Four 52-minute films depict the lives of six influential Swiss figures, including artist Alberto Giacometti and physicist Albert Einstein.

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Four 52-minute films depict the lives of six influential Swiss figures, including artist Alberto Giacometti and physicist Albert Einstein.

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Claudio Castagnoli

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Steven Haworth

Steven Haworthcast

Scott Colton

Scott Coltoncast

Patrick Martin

Patrick Martincast

Daniel Covell

Daniel Covellcast

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Alberto Giacometti and Albert Einstein are among six influential figures featured in "The Swiss," directed by Dominique Othenin Girard. The series consists of four docu-fictions, each lasting 52 minutes. It presents a blend of documentary and fictional storytelling to depict the personal and professional challenges these individuals faced. The films reflect on their significant contributions to Swiss culture and history, offering insights into the narratives that shape Swiss identity.

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