David Bernet's «Solidarity» will be released in Swiss cinemas on 19 March 2026.

Solidarity is an irresistible feeling we celebrate, but in fact, it is mostly contradictory. This documentary delves into the phenomenon itself and uncovers the universal power of human rights. Five protagonists and the three crises in Belarus, Ukraine, and Gaza/Israel reveal to us both the bright and dark sides of solidarity.

The theatrical release will be accompanied by several previews and special screenings:

Tuesday, 10 March, 6.30 p.m., as part of the FIFDH Geneva, Graduate Institute, followed by a discussion entitled "What Future for International Geneva?"
Thursday, 12 March, 6 p.m., Tavannes, Royal, preview screening with David Bernet
Saturday, 14 March, 4.15 p.m., as part of the FIFDH Geneva, Grütli
Sunday, 15 March, 10.15 a.m., Biel, Lido, preview screening with David Bernet and protagonist Christine Goyer
Sunday, 15 March, 3 p.m., Bern, Quinnie, preview screening with David Bernet and protagonist Christine Goyer
Monday, 16 March, 6 p.m., Fribourg, Korso, preview screening with David Bernet
Thursday, 19 March, 7.30 p.m., Weinfelden, Liberty, premiere screening with David Bernet
Friday, 20 March, 7:30 p.m., Wattwil, Passerelle, premiere with David Bernet
Saturday, 21 March, 5:00 p.m., Zurich, Piccadilly, premiere with David Bernet
Sunday, 22 March, 10:30 a.m., Basel, Kinokoni, matinee with David Bernet
Sunday, 22 March, 8.15 p.m., Heerbrugg, Madlen, Action Days Against Racism with David Bernet
Thursday, 26 March, 8.10 p.m., St. Imier, Espace Noir, with David Bernet
Saturday, 28 March, 7.30 p.m., Herisau, Cinetreff, with David Bernet
Tuesday, 7 April, 6.15 p.m., Lucerne, Stattkino, with David Bernet
Thursday, 9 April, 7 p.m., Thusis, Raetia, with David Bernet

We are delighted that «Bagger Drama» has received seven nominations for the Swiss Film Awards 2026!

- Best Feature Film (Director: Piet Baumgartner, Producer: Karin Koch)
- Best Screenplay (Piet Baumgartner)
- Best Actress (Bettina Stucky as Conny)
- Best Actor (Phil Hayes as Paul)
- Best Actor (Vincent Furrer as Daniel)
- Best Editing (Tania Stöcklin)
- Best Sound (Peter von Siebenthal, Nadja Gubser, Jan Gubser)

A big thank you goes to the entire crew and everyone who made this film possible. We would also like to thank the Swiss Film Academy.

We are delighted to announce that two of our films will be celebrating their world premiere at this year's Berlinale (12–22 February 2026):

 
«The Education of Jane Cumming», feature film by Sophie Heldman:

Edinburgh 1810: Two teachers find themselves at the centre of a scandal when one of their students accuses them of having a love affair. A drama about prejudice, survival and the courage to stand up for the truth.

15 February 2026, 6:15 p.m., Zoo Palast 1 (world premiere)
16 February 2026, 10:45 a.m., Haus der Berliner Festspiele
17 February 2026, 9:45 p.m., Cubix 7
19 February 2026, 9:30 p.m., Urania
22 February 2026, 6:45 p.m., Cubix 9

«Siri Hustvedt – Dance Around the Self», documentary by Sabine Lidl:

Sabine Lidl portrays Siri Hustvedt's journey from her first novel to becoming one of the most influential voices in contemporary literature. A film about feminist perspectives, her soulmate Paul Auster, and the power of thought.

13 February 2026, 5:30 p.m., Haus der Berliner Festspiele (world premiere)
14 February 2026, 3:15 p.m., Urania
15 February 2026, 10:00 a.m., Cubix 7
18 February 2026, 12:30 p.m., CinemaxX 7
22 February 2026, 9:45 a.m., Haus der Berliner Festspiele

Image: The Education of Jane Cumming © Heimatfilm

Dschoint Ventschr is represented at this year's Solothurn Film Festival with two documentaries:

«Solidarity» by David Bernet will have its Swiss premiere and is nominated for the Prix de Soleure.

- Thursday, 22 January, 5:00 p.m., Reithalle
- Sunday, 25 January, 7:45 p.m., Konzertsaal

«Hirschfeld – The Unknown Known» by Stina Werenfels & Samir is being screened as a world premiere and is nominated for the Prix du Public.


- Saturday, 24 January, 8:30 p.m., Reithalle
- Monday, 26 January, 4:45 p.m., Konzertsaal

The animated film «Johnny & Me – A Journey Through Time With John Heartfield» is going on a Swiss cinema tour. The screenings will be followed by panel discussions attended by director Katrin Rothe and various members of the film crew:

Thursday, 4 December, 20:00, Kinok St. Gallen, with director Katrin Rothe and protagonist Stephanie Stremler, moderator: Marcel Elsener

Friday, 5 December, 15:00, Kino Sputnik Liestal, with director Katrin Rothe and costume designer & puppet maker Anne-Sophie Raemy, moderator: producer Werner Schweizer

Sat 6 December, 13:15, Stattkino Lucerne, with director Katrin Rothe, moderator: producer Werner Schweizer

Sat 6 December, 20:00, Kino in der Reitschule Bern, with director Katrin Rothe, animator Kerstin Zemp and costume designer & puppet maker Anne-Sophie Raemy, moderator: producer Werner Schweizer

Sun 7 December, 11:00, Riffraff Zurich, with director Katrin Rothe and graphic designer Adrian Elsener, moderator: producer Werner Schweizer