Storyline
Is the solution to Switzerland's future to integrate Germany into the confederation? After all, like Michael Ringier, CEO of the Ringier media group, says, blithely ignoring all minorities, we're very close in culture and language. Oskar Freysinger takes out his guitar and sings his answer. Politicians from French-speaking Switzerland and Ticino think expanding will help the country survive. The former German foreign minister thinks the two countries' traditions are too different. The banker Oswald Grübel is worried about Germany's debts, although he'd be prepared to take over its assets. With serious interviews interspersed with gags (boat people on Lake Constance, the last Habsburger as a peasant), Giaccobbo gathers off-the-cuff reactions which reveal a lot about the different mentalities. The movie laughs at preconceived notions, redefines neutrality and reflects on what designates a nation. Switzerland, which loves to teach the world a lesson, will soon helvetize the planet, oder?
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Viktor Giacobbo
Mike Müller
Frank A. Meyer
Michael Finger
Habsburger peasant
Frequently Asked Questions
Der grosse Kanton was released on May 16, 2013.
Der grosse Kanton is a Comedy, Documentary movie.
Der grosse Kanton has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 on TMDB.
Der grosse Kanton is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Der grosse Kanton was directed by Viktor Giacobbo.
The main cast of Der grosse Kanton includes Viktor Giacobbo, Mike Müller, Michael Finger.
Der grosse Kanton is originally in German.