Image Problem

"But don't worry. We are taking care of it."

Aug 3 2012 N/A 1h 32m
Documentary

Tax row, bank secrecy and exploitative commodities trading companies: Switzerland has an image problem. But don’t worry. Simon and Andreas are taking care of it. The two fearless filmmakers head out on a yearlong odyssey across Switzerland in order to rebuild the battered reputation of their home country. Along the way they meet farmers and allotment gardeners, journalists and tourists, villa owners and numerous perplexed foreigners.

Plot

Tax row, bank secrecy and exploitative commodities trading companies: Switzerland has an image problem. But don't worry. Simon and Andreas are taking care of it. The two fearless filmmakers head out on a yearlong odyssey across Switzerland in order to rebuild the battered reputation of their home country. Along the way they meet farmers and allotment gardeners, journalists and tourists, villa owners and numerous perplexed foreigners. Image Problem is a satirical documentary, which unmasks the lack of solidarity and increasing xenophobia in the small state Switzerland in an amusing and non-conformist way.

Written by

Simon Baumann, Andreas Pfiffner

Directed by

Simon Baumann, Andreas Pfiffner

Cast

N/A

Languages

Deutsch

Awards

2 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
82
Average Rating
6.4 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA