Auf Deutsch
German and Swiss German short films, from Swiss competition winners to Berlin black comedy.
German and Swiss German short films, from Swiss competition winners to Berlin black comedy.
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Kompromat
A far-right politician under attack by mainstream media
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Sam Oates - 2
Stray Dog
A Swiss street drama where loneliness, crime, and drugs tighten their grip
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Stefan Djokic - 3
Sprache ist Leben
A deaf boy flees from Syria to Switzerland and faces the challenges ahead
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Joel De Giovanni - 4
Geheimtipp
Two farmers on a breathtaking Swiss Alp need to adapt after going viral
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Pascal Hochstrasser - 5
Feige
A worker reads tarot, reflecting how work devoured him
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Arno Thöni - 6
Wo Milch und Honig fliesst
A father is a real superhero for his little girls
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Riu Lohri - 7
Workaholic Anonymous
Nathanaël the Great shares his struggles in a workaholics support group
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Manuel Held - 8
Abgestempelt – Die Paragraphenreiter
When bureaucracy becomes so devoted that nothing will stop them
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Damian Brülhart - 9
GARE nid WYT
A comedic tale about the ways Swiss people communicate with each other
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Aline Schüpbach - 10
Deserteurs
An encounter forces two enemies to remain human in inhumane times
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Landerik Boie
10 films · 1h 9m
- 1KompromatA far-right politician under attack by mainstream mediacrime · controversial · politicalFind out more about the film ›
- 2Stray DogA Swiss street drama where loneliness, crime, and drugs tighten their gripcrime · atmospheric · controversialFind out more about the film ›
- 3Sprache ist LebenA deaf boy flees from Syria to Switzerland and faces the challenges aheaddrama · emotional · inspiringFind out more about the film ›
- 4GeheimtippTwo farmers on a breathtaking Swiss Alp need to adapt after going viralcomedy · entertaining · hilariousFind out more about the film ›
- 5FeigeA worker reads tarot, reflecting how work devoured himdark comedy · atmospheric · darkFind out more about the film ›
- 6Wo Milch und Honig fliesstA father is a real superhero for his little girlscomedy · heartwarming · meaningfulFind out more about the film ›
- 7Workaholic AnonymousNathanaël the Great shares his struggles in a workaholics support groupcomedy · quirky · satiricalFind out more about the film ›
- 8Abgestempelt – Die ParagraphenreiterWhen bureaucracy becomes so devoted that nothing will stop themcomedy · entertaining · quirkyFind out more about the film ›
- 9GARE nid WYTA comedic tale about the ways Swiss people communicate with each otheradventure · feel-good · heartwarmingFind out more about the film ›
- 10DeserteursAn encounter forces two enemies to remain human in inhumane timesdrama · historical · reflectiveFind out more about the film ›
Kino auf Deutsch
The German-speaking short film scene is having a moment, not least thanks to the Swiss Short Film Competition. These films are in German or Swiss German, most with English subtitles.
Frequently asked
Are there English subtitles?
Most films in this collection carry English subtitles. Check the film page for the exact subtitle languages.
Is Swiss German included?
Yes. Several films are in Schweizerdeutsch, subtitled for everyone else.
Is it free to watch?
Yes. Every film on Klipist is free to watch, in full, on any device.
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