WIR ERBEN
Switzerland 2024 – Director: Simon Baumann – Original language: Swiss German – Subtitles: English, German – Length: 96 min.
The parents are Swiss organic farming pioneers who emigrated to an isolated farm in France. Now they are getting old and want to leave their estate to their son. He finds inheritance morally questionable and films the process of deciding the farm’s future. Masterfully told, witty and profound at the same time – with controversial characters. Ysabel Fantou
Biography
The Swiss documentary film director lives in Suberg in the Bernese Lake District. Simon Baumann studied at the Bern University of the Arts and graduated in music and media art. His award-winning films revolve around satirical and analytical social issues.
Filmography (selection)
WIR ERBEN, CH 2024, 96 min.
ZUM BEISPIEL SUBERG, CH 2013, 90 min.
Nominated for the DOK.deutsch Wettbewerb
Intense stories and the unusual on one's own doorstep: the competition presents films that deal with people and topics in German-speaking countries. The VIKTORIA DOK.deutsch Competition is endowed with 7,500 euros. The prize sponsor is Sky.
No youth rating
Writer: Simon Baumann, Kathrin Gschwend. Camera: Simon Baumann. Sound: Simon Baumann. Editing: Katharina Bhend. Music: Roman Nowka. Production: Balzli & Fahrer GmbH. Producer: Dieter Fahrer. International Sales: Balzli & Fahrer GmbH. Distribution: Kein Verleih in Deutschland
