Swiss Films Make Strong Showing at Visions du Réel With Three Titles in Main Competition

Home Film Global Apr 16, 2026 10:41am PT Swiss Films Make Strong Showing at Visions du Réel With Three Titles in Main Competition By Lise Pedersen Plus Icon Lise Pedersen Latest Visions du Réel Unveils Lineup as Submissions Jump 23% Despite Doc Market Pressures 3 weeks ago ‘The Oligarch and the Art Dealer’ Creators on the Billion-Dollar Feud Exposing the Hidden Art Market: ‘Better Than Gold and Diamonds’ 1 month ago ‘Whispers in May’ Director on Coming-of-Age Roadtrip Set in Rugged Region of China: ‘It’s Not Just About Beauty; Those Mountains Carry Weight’ 1 month ago See All "Heat" (Courtesy of VdR) Three homegrown titles – Jacqueline Zünd’s “Heat,” Elsa Amiel’s “Dentro” and Emma Boccanfuso’s “Saudades Eternas” – are set to compete in the international competition at Visions du Réel in Switzerland, signalling a strong national presence in this year’s lineup. In total, 26 Swiss productions and co-productions are featured across the festival, including a significant showing on the industry side. Under new chief Sabine Fayoux Cantillo, 19 projects are presented through partnerships with RTS, Swiss Films, and, for the first time, the Migros Culture Percentage Story Lab, which supports development-stage projects with a focus on new storytelling approaches. Related Stories Tom Hanks to Star in Baseball Movie With Bad Bunny and Colman Domingo Eyed for Roles; Sony Leads Bidding War for Marielle Heller Project (EXCLUSIVE)