Amazing Switzerland, Classics Reloaded, NIFFF Invasion
BUNKER SATIRE
CH
1970
96 minutes
French
12
In collaboration with la Cinémathèque Suisse
A couple terrified of the idea of war seclude themselves at home with tons of provisions. A darkly humorous exploration of the fears of Cold War-era Switzerland.
· With the presence of Frédéric Maire, director of the Cinémathèque suisse
An elderly couple terrified by the prospect of a nuclear war seclude themselves in their shelter with tons of provisions. Even as empty cans pile up with no sight of an actual war, the two retirees refuse to leave their bunker. Metaphor for the willingly isolated geopolitical position of Switzerland, Black Out is an early examination of paranoia and seclusion.
| Cast |
|---|
| Lucie Avenay, Marcel Merminod, Marcel Imhoff |
| Scriptwriter(S) |
| Patricia Moraz, Jean-Louis Roy |
| Editing |
| Françoise Gentet |
| Music |
| Alphonse Roy |
| Cinematography/DP |
| Roger Bimpage |
| Contact |
| Cinémathèque suisse |
