Ambassade
Synopsis
Ambassade questions the role of diplomatic relations and territorial representation. Through the prism of the American hostage crisis in Iran between 1979 and 1981, this film focuses on Switzerland’s role as an intermediary in resolving this international conflict. Pascal Décosterd was a young Swiss diplomat sent to Tehran in 1979. Today, recently retired, he is embarking on a journey to try to understand the events of which he was one of the actors. Flavio Meroni was number 2 of the Swiss Embassy in Iran, today he is writing a book on negotiations to free the hostages. In their company we visit places in the United States, Iran and Switzerland, we meet the protagonists and retrace the different stages of these three years that shaped a new global balance. Behind the scenes of these events, where small and great history mingle, Ambassade offers insights into the importance of the human being at the heart of major diplomatic mechanisms.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Wyss
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Wyss, Leili Yahr
- Original Title
- Ambassade
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Italian, Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Climage
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Wyss
Daniel Wyss, Leili Yahr
Nicolas Veuthey
Kevin Schlosser
Stéphane Goël
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Wyss
Writer
Leili Yahr
Writer
Nicolas Veuthey
Director of Photography
Stéphane Goël
Producer
Kevin Schlosser
Editor
Daniel Wyss
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Ambassade.
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What is Ambassade about?
Ambassade questions the role of diplomatic relations and territorial representation. Through the prism of the American hostage crisis in Iran between 1979 and 1981, this film focuses on Switzerland’s role as an intermediary in resolving this international conflict. Pascal Décosterd was a young Swiss diplomat sent to Tehran in 1979. Today, recently retired, he is embarking on a journey to try to understand the events of which he was one of the actors. Flavio Meroni was number 2 of the Swiss Embassy in Iran, today he is writing a book on negotiations to free the hostages. In their company we visit places in the United States, Iran and Switzerland, we meet the protagonists and retrace the different stages of these three years that shaped a new global balance. Behind the scenes of these events, where small and great history mingle, Ambassade offers insights into the importance of the human being at the heart of major diplomatic mechanisms.
Who directed Ambassade?
Ambassade was directed by Daniel Wyss.
Who stars in Ambassade?
The principal cast of Ambassade includes Not specified.
When was Ambassade released and how long is it?
Ambassade was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.