Switzerland and WWII

An exemplary neutrality ?

  • Direction

    Philippe Saada

  • Author

    Philippe Saada

  • Coproduction

    Arte

  • Broadcaster

    Arte

Synopsis

History has bequeathed to us an image of Switzerland as a country that maintained admirable neutrality during World War II. And yet! From 1939 to 1945 the tiny Confederation abandoned its legendary values, and business- as-usual took precedence over other considerations. The country preserved its neutrality by taking liberties with its most fundamental principles, even when those concessions compromised its own honor.

    • Available versions

      Français

    • Format

      HD

    • Distributor

      Cinétévé Sales - Gorka Gallier - g.gallier@cineteve.fr

    • Technical team

      Voice over : Mohamed Rouabhi Editing : Paul Le Grouyer Aditing assistant: Samuel Pinon ; Emmanuelle Joly Sound editing : Frédéric Commault Documentalist : Karim Kamrani Graphism : Julien Condom Calibrator : Marc Desbordes

    • Cast

      A Philippe Saada and Paul Le Grouyer documentary Directed by Philippe Saada Editorial director : Olivier Wieviorka Artistic director : David Korn-Brzoza Historical advisor : Irène Herrmann

    • International sales

      Cinétévé Sales - Gorka Gallier - g.gallier@cineteve.fr

    • Music edition

      Co-édition

    • Festival

      Festival international du film d'Histoire de Pessac - 2020 - Official competition
    • A Cinétévé and Arte France production