“The festival director Ilya Uncle shared his own impressions of each of the movies and told why they should be seen.”, – WRITE: www.unian.ua
The festival director Ilya Uncle shared his own impressions of each of the movies and told why they should be seen.
Frames from Electric Child, Bison and Frieda Case / Collage UNIAN, screenshotsOn July 10, 2025, the seventh festival “Swiss Cinema Week” starts at the Kiev Cinema “October”. Within five days, capital viewers will be able to discover six stories from Switzerland – different genres, but equally sensual, bold and relevant.
In particular, this year’s festival program offers a scientific and fantastic thriller about artificial intelligence, tragicomedy about labor migration, a sports drama about the fight for a family farm, a historical judicial case, which has changed the women’s movement in the country, surrealistic animation and documentary about Celin. All tapes will be demonstrated in the original language with Ukrainian subtitles.
- Bison
- My wonderful vanda
- Electric child
- Frieda’s business
- Ideal note Celine Dion
- Traveling shadows
In a comment to UNIAN, the festival director Ilya Dyadik shared his own impressions of each of the films and told why they should be seen.
BisonBisons, 2024, Sport/Drama, director Pierre Monnar
The Festival of the Festival will be the history of the young Switzerland champion from the wrestling, which is faced with a difficult choice: to save the family farm from bankruptcy, agreeing to underground fights, or to remain true to its principles. His path into a world of rigid rules is transformed into an emotional journey, where not only the house but also his own dignity is at stake.
“It is the absolute leader of the Swiss film award of the last season – a tape that impresses with authenticity and strong acting works. It affects the theme of sports, but at the same time reveals deeper issues of choice, family relationships and searching for itself,” – comments Elijah Uncle.
My wonderful vandaWanda, Mein Wunder, 2020, Drama/Comedy, director Bettin Oberley
In the picturesque villa near the Swiss Lake, a quiet and a devoted caregiver from Poland becomes an invisible part of another’s family. She works day and night to feed her children at home, and suddenly finds herself at the center of complex emotional relations with the youngest son of the owners. Life under one roof erases personal boundaries, and accidental closeness leads to unexpected consequences.
“The film combines acute social satire with sincere emotions. It is the story of love, boundaries and how easy it is to dissolve in someone else’s life.” My wonderful vanda “raises important issues that relate not only to migrant workers but also to each of us,” says the festival director.
Electric childElectric Child, 2024, Science Fiction/Thriller, Director Simon Jacke
At the center of the plot is a scientist who seeks to save his son from a deadly brain disease. For this purpose, he concludes an agreement with the artificial intelligence he created. But when a child’s life, is a person capable of predicting all the consequences of coexistence with a mind that thinks beyond human ideas?
“It is a fascinating visual and conceptual thriller about the risks of coexistence with the Almighty AI. Simon Jacques – a director, which we have long been following, he has already been in Kiev at the week of Swiss cinema with the movie” Innocent, ” – characterizes the film Ilya Uncle.
After the film shows a lecture by the co -editor of the state application “Dream” Maxim Ilyukhin about innovations and technologies in the modern world.
Frieda’s businessFrieda’s Case, 2024, Drama, director Maria Brandle
The beginning of the XX century. Young seamstress Frieda Keller appears before the Swiss court for killing her five -year -old son. The loud process shocks society and raises an uncomfortable question: can a criminal at the same time be a victim? The film explores the topics of motherhood, patriarchal norms and struggle of a woman for her own voice.
“It is a deep historical drama based on real events, about the struggle of the protagonist against the patriarchal society, which is relevant today.” Frieda Case “shows how easily the system erases the human face in stereotypes and condemnation,” – says cinema expert.
Ideal note Celine DionLa Note Parfaite, L’Aventure Suisse de Céline Dion, 2024, Documentary/Music, Directors Vincent Gonon, Noel tortarad
In 1988, no one expected a young Canadian from Quebec to win Eurovision, presenting … Switzerland. This victory has opened a new page in the life of Celine Dion – from a shy girl with a non -standard appearance to one of the most successful pop -ups in the world.
“If you are watching Eurovision, be sure to pay attention to this tape. It opens little -known pages from Dion’s career,” says Ilya Uncle.
Traveling shadowsReise Der Schatten, 2024, Animation/Surealism, Director Iv Necgammer
Philosophical 3D animation on the search for humanity in the technology era. The protagonist is a asexual being who travels the dystopic universe, gradually discovering his own essence. This experimental film fascinates the viewer with hypnotic images and complex reflections on physicality, love and self -perception.
“Another festival headliner is a bold and aesthetically powerful work. Experimental animation of Iva Necammer is a philosophical reflection on love and physical Added the Software Director of the Festival.
The tape can be seen for free on July 11 at Concert Hall on Kirillovskaya, 41, subject to pre -registration.
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