Periphery
Peripherie
Synopsis
August 1st in Zurich. An unbearably hot day. While many are celebrating the Swiss national holiday, five individual fates take their course: 1. As a symbol against capitalism in Switzerland, Vinc is planning an attack in the city centre. 2. Tibetan descendent Sonam is struggling to settle into her new job as a police officer – worse still, she makes a major mistake during her first operation. 3. Hunter Edi’s status quo is unbalanced when a financial predicament puts his morals to the test. 4. Young Ukrainian Sonja arrives in Zurich full of hope to surprise the love of her life – but she is in for an even bigger surprise. 5. Chilean Javier no longer feels at home in Switzerland and decides to return – with his daughter, but without her mother’s knowledge – to his motherland.
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PERIPHERIE (Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-09-08
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Zurich Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jan-Eric Mack, Luca Ribler, Lisa Brühlmann, Yasmin Joerg, Wendy Pillonel, Olga Dinnikova
- Screenplay & Story
- Jérôme Furrer, Remie Blaser, Romana Friedli, Olga Dinnikova
- Original Title
- Peripherie
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- German, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Zürcher Hochschule der Künste
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jan-Eric Mack, Luca Ribler, Lisa Brühlmann, Yasmin Joerg, Wendy Pillonel, Olga Dinnikova
Jérôme Furrer, Remie Blaser, Romana Friedli, Olga Dinnikova
Department Leadership Roster
Jan-Eric Mack
Director
Luca Ribler
Director
Lisa Brühlmann
Director
Yasmin Joerg
Director
Wendy Pillonel
Director
Jérôme Furrer
Writer
Remie Blaser
Writer
Romana Friedli
Writer
Olga Dinnikova
Director
Olga Dinnikova
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Periphery
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Periphery about?
August 1st in Zurich. An unbearably hot day. While many are celebrating the Swiss national holiday, five individual fates take their course: 1. As a symbol against capitalism in Switzerland, Vinc is planning an attack in the city centre. 2. Tibetan descendent Sonam is struggling to settle into her new job as a police officer – worse still, she makes a major mistake during her first operation. 3. Hunter Edi’s status quo is unbalanced when a financial predicament puts his morals to the test. 4. Young Ukrainian Sonja arrives in Zurich full of hope to surprise the love of her life – but she is in for an even bigger surprise. 5. Chilean Javier no longer feels at home in Switzerland and decides to return – with his daughter, but without her mother’s knowledge – to his motherland.
Who directed Periphery?
Periphery was directed by Jan-Eric Mack, Luca Ribler, Lisa Brühlmann, Yasmin Joerg, Wendy Pillonel, Olga Dinnikova.
Who stars in Periphery?
The principal cast of Periphery includes Roger Bonjour, Jaap Achterberg, José Barros, Pema Shitsetsang, Elena Tronina.
When was Periphery released and how long is it?
Periphery was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.