A landmark survey of Swiss cinema, compiled by SonntagsZeitung in 2016. Every five years, members of the Swiss film industry vote on the nation’s 100 most significant films, from early classics to contemporary masterpieces. Alpine Fire (1985) remains the most celebrated, while modern voices like Ursula Meier (Home, Sister) make a notable entrance.
A curated selection of Swiss (and partially Swiss) films recently screened by the Cinémathèque suisse. This inexhaustive list invites cinephiles to explore the diversity of Swiss cinema, from historical classics to contemporary discoveries, offering a rich panorama of Switzerland’s cinematic landscape and cultural heritage.
A personal and cinephile selection of Swiss films by Kenji on MUBI, showcasing 31 standout titles that explore the diversity of Switzerland’s cinematic landscape. This list highlights directors and films that define the country’s unique storytelling voice. Contemporary highlights include Azor (2021), The Girl and the Spider (2021), or Chris the Swiss (2018).
A survey of Swiss cinema from the perspective of box office success, based on data from the Swiss Federal Statistical Office. The Swissmakers (1978) tops the list, with popular hits like Ready, Steady, Charlie! (1979) and Les Petites Fugues (1979) marking key moments of Swiss audience engagement.