Swiss Film Club (in-person): Longing for the World

The Embassy of Switzerland in the U.S. invites you to a special in-person, outdoor edition of the Swiss Film Club featuring the Swiss production Longing for the World (L'amour du monde, 2023).

Doors open: 7:00pm, Screening begins: 7:30pm

Set against the shimmering heat of summer on the shores of Lake Geneva, Longing for the World is a tender coming-of-age story that follows fourteen-year-old Margaux, as she forms unexpected bonds with Juliette, a seven-year-old in foster care, and Joël, a fisherman recently returned from Indonesia. Taking its title and inspiration from Charles-Ferdinand Ramuz's novel L'amour du monde, the film explores themes of connection, loneliness, and the desire to belong.

We encourage you to arrive early as space is limited. There is no seating in the plaza, so please bring your own chair or blanket. Food can be purchased from one of the many locally owned restaurants along Mt. Pleasant Street. You may bring your own food and (non-alcoholic) beverages. No restrooms are available.

In the event of rain, the film screening will be postponed to Wednesday, August 27.

The film will be shown in French with English subtitles.

Questions? Contact: [email protected]

Host or Publisher Embassy of Switzerland in the United States of America