Der grosse Kanton
"What if Germany joined Switzerland as the 27th canton?"
Originally released in 2013. Der grosse Kanton is a comedy/documentary film. directed by Viktor Giacobbo.
Starring Viktor Giacobbo, Mike Müller, and Michael Finger
Synopsis
Is the solution to Switzerland's future to integrate Germany into the confederation? After all, like Michael Ringier, CEO of the Ringier media group, says, blithely ignoring all minorities, we're very close in culture and language. Oskar Freysinger takes out his guitar and sings his answer. Politicians from French-speaking Switzerland and Ticino think expanding will help the country survive. The former German foreign minister thinks the two countries' traditions are too different. The banker Oswald Grübel is worried about Germany's debts, although he'd be prepared to take over its assets. With serious interviews interspersed with gags (boat people on Lake Constance, the last Habsburger as a peasant), Giaccobbo gathers off-the-cuff reactions which reveal a lot about the different mentalities. The movie laughs at preconceived notions, redefines neutrality and reflects on what designates a nation. Switzerland, which loves to teach the world a lesson, will soon helvetize the planet, oder?
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 16, 2013
12 years ago
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (3 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Switzerland
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Vega Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Der grosse Kanton about?
Is the solution to Switzerland's future to integrate Germany into the confederation? After all, like Michael Ringier, CEO of the Ringier media group, says, blithely ignoring all minorities, we're v...
Who directed Der grosse Kanton?
Der grosse Kanton was directed by Viktor Giacobbo.
When was Der grosse Kanton released?
Der grosse Kanton was released on May 16, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Der grosse Kanton?
The main cast of Der grosse Kanton includes Viktor Giacobbo, Mike Müller, Michael Finger.