Swiss-German

Bonjour Switzerland

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After a crazy public referendum designates French as Switzerland's sole official language, a German-speaking civil servant is charged with travelling across the country by train to infiltrate a resistance movement bent on preserving the nation's linguistic diversity. This slapstick comedy satirizes government bureaucracy while celebrating Switzerland's diverse and interconnected cultural landscape.

Shorts 5: Comedy

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Laugh away the woes of the world with this eclectic collection of comedies. From the absurd anxieties of wannabe filmmakers to the ridiculous delusions of the recently dumped, these stories are insightful, unexpected, and delightfully irreverent.
Twelve elementary school kids sit on a gym floor, all looking to the right, seen from above.

1:10

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A schoolyard tussle between two friends escalates when the kids’ self-righteous and macho fathers get involved.

Shorts 9: Family Friendly Animation

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Clever animated shorts from across four continents appear in this delightful family program full of polar bears, empty cans of tuna, and beloved grandparents. Presented as a relaxed screening and recommended for cinema-enthusiasts ages 8 years and older.

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