Switzerland Movies

The Baselstrasse is a street in Lucerne. People call it "Rue de Blamage" – it's a noisy street tucked into a narrow space between a hill and a...

1918, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

If you like Swiss chocolate and enjoy climbing, you will love this film. Showcasing footage from some of Switzerland most prominent bouldering areas,...

1916, directed by Frederick Burlingham.

1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1901, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

The film focuses on the exciting life journey of Swiss writer Katharina Zimmermann. She follows her husband on a mission to the jungle in Indonesia...

The ascent of the Jungfrau by the Urban Alpine Expedition, headed by Frank Ormiston-Smith, the pioneer mountaineering photograher and filmmaker, on...

Sven, a private banker, is enjoying his holiday in Switzerland. Not far from his secluded mountain cabin, dodgy businessman Achim collides with...

The mountain guide Jakob is a controversial figure. His supposed father dies and leaves behind a great heritage to the people. In the town they...

1901. Cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Released in 1901

War mobilization in 1939: the clumsy Läppli, a loudmouth and busybody, is imprisoned for anti-military speeches. When he is later promoted to...

A collage of five people from different cultures living in Switzerland. They reflect on life by looking at their origins. The liveliness and...

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

Released in 1901

‘La course à l’abîme’ is a depiction of the final ride into hell from ‘La Damnation de Faust’ (1846) by...

A police brigade and a financial brigade are sent to Switzerland to dismantle a banking sector.