Lebenslänglich
Switzerland, April 1996
FILM,
Documentary,
75 min.
- directed by
- Theo Stich
- Written by
- Theo Stich
- Status
- In distribution
Jürg, Turi and Franz are trying to find a place in society after their release from prison. Turi lives with Jeanette and her two children, and Jürg is drawn to his parents in the south of Spain. Franz soon finds himself back behind bars. The story of these men is told against the background of the inauguration of a new kind of prison by the Minister of Justice and Police, Arnold Koller. The Idea is to launch a prisoners rehabilitation programme, increasing the size of the cells (from 8 to 11.5m2), reducing the prisoners' isolation, replacing severe refectory-style catering with modern canteen facilities. Life takes a look at the criminal justice system at a time when Switzerland is no longer so cock-sur of conventional values.
credits
- World Premiere
- April 1996
- Original Version
- Swiss-German (german subtitles), colour, Beta SP, 75 min.
- Production
- eXtra-Film
- Producer
- directed by
- Theo Stich
- Written by
- Theo Stich
- Cinematography
- Peter Hammann
- Editing
- Patricia Wagner
- Location Sound Mix
- Martin Witz
World Sales / World Rights
- World Rights
- eXtra-Film , Theo Stich
Festivals
(a selection)
-
Solothurn, Solothurner Filmtage
21.01.1997 - 26.01.1997 -
Nyon, 27e Festival Int. du Cinéma Documentaire
15.04.1996 - 21.04.1996