ZFF Talks: Film & Politik = Filmpolitik?

„Film is the most important art form of the 20th century.” - Lenin Switzerland introduced a federal support system for film in the 1930s. The importance of film has since grown so great that now even politicians want to be seen treading the red carpet at festivals. Swiss filmmakers are required to make socially relevant films that should also be as successful as Hollywood productions. Forcing a square shape into a round hole?