The Scent of Fear

Switzerland, May 2021
FILM, Documentary, 93 min.

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directed by
Mirjam von Arx
Written by
Mirjam von Arx, Livia Vonaesch
Status
In distribution
Website
https://www.thescentoffear.com

A first-hand journey across the globe analysing the effects fear has on individuals and societies. Along for the ride are leading experts in neural science, psychology, political sciences and more, providing the insight of those who enjoy fear and those paralyzed by it. With exhilarating characters and intellectual scholars, the film analyses the universal question of why fear causes so much fear.

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World Premiere
May 2021
Original Version
English, Swiss-German, Korean, German,  colour, 93 min.
ISAN
0000-0005-D1D2-0000-Q-0000-0000-X
Production
ican films gmbh, SRF Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen
Producer
Mirjam von Arx
directed by
Mirjam von Arx
Written by
Mirjam von Arx, Livia Vonaesch
Cinemato­graphy
Sergio Cassini, Elia Lyssy, Stéphane Kuthy
Editing
Daniel Cherbuin
Location Sound Mix
Jean-Pierre Gerth
Sound Editing
Christian Beusch
Sound Design
Christian Beusch, Peter Bräker
Music
Adrian Frutiger
Animation
Nino Christen
Lighting Design
Tom Meyer

Cast

Katja Riemann

World Sales / World Rights

World Rights
ican films gmbh

Worldwide Distribution

Switzerland
Praesens Film AG Distribution
Release date: 20.05.2021

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