Riverboom
Synopsis
In the year following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, young journalist Claude Baechtold finds himself in the war zone of Afghanistan. Not entirely voluntarily, the avowed anti-militarist is dragged by two fearless reporters on a round trip through the entire country.
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Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-09-14
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Release History & Theatrical Window
19. Zurich Film Festival // ZFF 2023
Festival / Special Debut
March 5, 2025
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Baechtold
- Screenplay & Story
- Claude Baechtold, Kevin Schlosser, Katia Monla Guisolan
- Original Title
- Riverboom
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Pushto
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Intermezzo Films, RTS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Baechtold
Claude Baechtold, Kevin Schlosser, Katia Monla Guisolan
Claude Baechtold
Kevin Schlosser
Luc Peter, Katia Monla Guisolan
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Baechtold
Director of Photography
Claude Baechtold
Writer
Claude Baechtold
Director
Luc Peter
Producer
Katia Monla Guisolan
Producer
Kevin Schlosser
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Riverboom
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What is Riverboom about?
In the year following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, young journalist Claude Baechtold finds himself in the war zone of Afghanistan. Not entirely voluntarily, the avowed anti-militarist is dragged by two fearless reporters on a round trip through the entire country.
Who directed Riverboom?
Riverboom was directed by Claude Baechtold.
Who stars in Riverboom?
The principal cast of Riverboom includes Claude Baechtold, Paolo Woods, Serge Michel.
When was Riverboom released and how long is it?
Riverboom was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.