Volunteer
Synopsis
A film about the unprecedented Swiss grassroots movement of regular citizens who rise to aid thousands of refugees stranded at the European borders. In rich and safe Switzerland people from all backgrounds leave their regular life behind to support people in need. There is a Swiss farmer and his wife who keep cows in the Swiss Alps, a former commander of the Swiss Army, an elder rich lady residing at the lakeside, and a successful comedian and entertainer. These unexperienced volunteers take on an adventure that will change their lives forever.
Top Cast
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ZFF2019
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lorenz Nufer, Anna Thommen
- Original Score
- Fabian Gisler, Victor Moser
- Original Title
- Volunteer
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, German, English, French, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Sulaco Film GmbH, SRF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lorenz Nufer, Anna Thommen
Fabian Gisler, Victor Moser
Severin Kuhn
Simon Gutknecht, Claudio Cea, Anna Thommen
Peter Zwierko
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Zwierko
Producer
Severin Kuhn
Director of Photography
Simon Gutknecht
Editor
Claudio Cea
Editor
Anna Thommen
Editor
Lorenz Nufer
Director
Anna Thommen
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Volunteer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Volunteer about?
A film about the unprecedented Swiss grassroots movement of regular citizens who rise to aid thousands of refugees stranded at the European borders. In rich and safe Switzerland people from all backgrounds leave their regular life behind to support people in need. There is a Swiss farmer and his wife who keep cows in the Swiss Alps, a former commander of the Swiss Army, an elder rich lady residing at the lakeside, and a successful comedian and entertainer. These unexperienced volunteers take on an adventure that will change their lives forever.
Who directed Volunteer?
Volunteer was directed by Lorenz Nufer, Anna Thommen.
Who stars in Volunteer?
The principal cast of Volunteer includes Ileana Heer Castelletti, Thomas Hirschi, Sarah Hirschi-Gerber, Michael Grossenbacher, Michael Räber.
When was Volunteer released and how long is it?
Volunteer was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Volunteer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Volunteer was composed by Fabian Gisler, Victor Moser.