Mexican filmmaker Fernanda Valadez won the Golden Eye for best feature film with her debut Sin Señas Particulares (Identifying Features). The drama tells the story of a mother’s desperate search for her son, believed to be dead, who fled from Mexico to the US in the hope of a better life.
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Time by Garrett Bradley was awarded the Golden Eye for best documentary. The director describes in black-and-white the struggle of an African-American mother and her six children for the release of her husband from prison. The couple robbed a bank 21 years ago.
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The Golden Eye for best film in the German-speaking competition went to the Austrian drama Hochwald (Why Not You) by Evi Romen. In her debut film Romen describes the gay relationship between a South Tyrolean village boy and his childhood friend who lives in Rome as an actor.
The three main prizes, each worth CHF25,000 ($27,150), were awarded on Saturday evening at Zurich Opera House.
The audience award was given to the Swiss debut feature film Sami, Joe und Ich (Sami, Joe and I) by Karin Heberlein. The coming-of-age drama focuses on the decisions and dreams of three teenage girls in Zurich.
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Will there be a happy ending for Swiss cinemas?
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A Swiss cinema-owner explains the psychological drama facing the industry since March 16, when all cinemas had to shut.
Should Switzerland take measures to support its struggling industries?
Industrial policies are back in fashion, not only in the United States but also in the EU. Should Switzerland, where various industries are struggling, draw inspiration from such policies?
As a Swiss Abroad, how do you feel about the emergence of more conservative family policies in some US states?
In recent years several US states have adopted more conservative policies on family issues, abortion and education. As a Swiss citizen living there, how do you view this development?
Swiss authorities file criminal complaint for false signatures
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The case of allegedly forged signatures for popular initiatives in Switzerland continues: the Federal Chancellery has filed a criminal complaint for the third time.
Swiss government must prioritise transport projects
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Following the no to motorway expansions and additional costs for future rail infrastructure, the Swiss government must set priorities for road and rail expansion.
SMI back above 12,500 points for first time since beginning of 2022
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The leading SMI index rose by almost 1% at times in the morning and traded above 12,500 points for the first time since the beginning of 2022.
Markus Ritter enters race for seat in Swiss government
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Markus Ritter from the Centre Party has thrown his hat into the ring to succeed Defence Minister Viola Amherd on the seven-seat Swiss government.
Lausanne hospital produces drug from faecal bacteria
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The University Hospital of canton Vaud (Chuv) is the first Swiss hospital to receive approval for the production of such drugs from donor stool.
Increase in heat deaths set to outweigh decrease in cold deaths
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The growing number of heat-related deaths due to climate change will significantly exceed the decline in the number of cold-related deaths in Europe, according to a study.
Every second Swiss buys from Chinese online retailers
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Chinese online retailers are becoming increasingly popular in Switzerland. Every other person has already made such a purchase in the past year.
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Helping young actors crack the foreign film market
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How do actors get a break in the hyper-competitive film industry? An inside look at the European Shooting Stars programme.
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Rolf Lyssy, director of the most successful Swiss film ever, has been awarded the Career Achievement Award at the Zurich Film Festival.
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At first sight it looks like a spontaneous scene from bustling Basel at the turn of the century, but the short film is meticulously choreographed.
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