Bouton

Switzerland, January 2011
FILM, Documentary, 78 min.

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directed by
Res Balzli
Written by
Res Balzli
Status
In distribution

Johana, a young actress and her self-made doll Bouton attempt to prevail over a dangerous disease and manage its severity with humour. The film’s story tells of crying and laughter, this life and afterlife, documented reality and poetic fiction. An ode to the love of life and its imminent end.

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World Premiere
January 2011
Original Version
French, German,  colour, HD Cam, 78 min.
Production
Balzli & Fahrer GmbH, RTS Radio Télévision Suisse, SRF Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen, SRG SSR, ARTE G.E.I.E.
Producer
Dieter Fahrer
directed by
Res Balzli
Written by
Res Balzli
Cinemato­graphy
Dieter Fahrer
Editing
Loredana Cristelli
Sound Editing
Pedro Haldemann
Re-Recording Mix
Peter von Siebenthal
Music
Norn, Flavia Ravaud, Micha Sportelli
Location Sound Mix
Pedro Haldemann, Peter von Siebenthal

World Sales / World Rights

World Sales
First Hand Films

Worldwide Distribution

Belgium
VRT Vlaamse Radio- en Televisieomroep TV Rights
Sweden
UR Swedish Educational Broadcasting Company TV Rights
Switzerland
Moa Distribution Distribution
Release date: 09.02.2011

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