Movies Similar to From Somewhere To Nowhere (2008)

This film offers a personal look at the daily routines of Carthusian monks living in the Grande Chartreuse, nestled in the French Alps. The project was first suggested to the monks in…

Switzerland conducts special flights, sometimes lasting up to 40 hours, where immigrants, often restrained and wearing protective gear, are deported. Police and immigration officials accompany them to countries they haven't seen in…

Max Frisch was the last prominent Swiss thinker to be recognized as a distinct and influential voice – a type of figure rarely seen today. The film recounts Frisch's life as a…

Switzerland is the only country where assisted suicide is legal. *Exit: The Right to Die* looks at the country's EXIT organization, which for over two decades has offered volunteers to counsel and…

This film explores the lives of Swiss musicians who specialize in improvisation. It presents their personal stories.

In winter, at a hidden emergency shelter in Lausanne, a nightly routine unfolds at the door: a series of encounters that can escalate into violence. Shelter staff must prioritize who receives a…

Above and Below follows five survivors navigating a challenging existence in a post-apocalyptic world. The film journeys through difficult landscapes, following Rick & Cindy, Godfather Lalo in the flooded tunnels beneath Las…

This film offers an inside view of the operations of the Paris Opera, as overseen by director Stephane Lissner.

"Namibia Crossings" explores Namibia, a land of striking beauty and unexpected contrasts. The film presents a series of interconnected scenes that reflect the diverse experiences and emotions of the people who live…

Lady Shiva was a captivating muse, model, and performer – a dazzling and intense star who rose from street prostitution to achieve fame. Living a fast-paced life, she died tragically young while…

In the remote New Siberian Islands, located in the Arctic Ocean, a remarkably preserved mammoth carcass is discovered. This find presents a potential breakthrough in genetics, raising the possibility of a significant…

Croatia, January 7th, 1992: Amidst the war, a young journalist is found dead, wearing the uniform of an international mercenary group. Two decades later, his cousin Anja Kofmel revisits his story.

The Accordion Tribe, a group of five unique musicians from around the world, is dedicated to reviving the accordion. The film follows their vibrant performances as they travel across Europe, showcasing the…

Daniele von Arb, a fortune-teller, becomes involved with a revolutionary underground movement at sixteen. She quickly rises to prominence as a leading figure in Swiss terrorism, capturing public attention.

This documentary follows David Sieveking as he follows the advice of his inspiration, David Lynch, and attempts the transcendental meditation technique of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.

A hunter in a remote area discovers the mummified body of a 40-year-old man. The man’s detailed writings reveal he died by starvation the previous summer. Liechti’s film blends a fictional story…

This is the story of three Turkish men who spent their childhoods in Switzerland. Each was later deported from the country following different criminal convictions.

Dieter Roth was an artist who seamlessly blended art and life, working across painting, drawing, printmaking, writing, filmmaking, and music. He built his own world, transforming everyday and fleeting materials into art.…

This documentary explores the world of healers in the Swiss canton of Appenzell.