Credit Suisse Documentary Director Claims External Pressure During Production

Director of 'Game Over - The Collapse of Credit Suisse' reveals facing pressure not to make the film, highlighting tensions surrounding the bank's demise.

Key Takeaways

Simon Helbling is the director of 'Game Over - The Collapse of Credit Suisse' documentary
The director faced direct pressure not to make the documentary
The documentary begins with the 1977 Credito Svizzero scandal in Chiasso
Credit Suisse was taken over by UBS in 2023 with state guarantees

By The Numbers

Director's age

Years of financial losses in US operations

They Said

"Clearly, sometimes in a very direct way"
— Simon Helbling

"The bank lost so much money there in 20 years that it was one of the reasons for its demise"
— Arthur Rutishauser

Documentary Director Reveals External Pressure

Documentary's Historical Scope

Expert Analysis and Insights

Cultural Impact and Swiss Perspective

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Director of Credit Suisse doc claims he faced pressure not to make it

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Key Takeaways

Simon Helbling is the director of 'Game Over - The Collapse of Credit Suisse' documentary
The director faced direct pressure not to make the documentary
The documentary begins with the 1977 Credito Svizzero scandal in Chiasso
Credit Suisse was taken over by UBS in 2023 with state guarantees

By The Numbers

Director's age

Years of financial losses in US operations

They Said

"Clearly, sometimes in a very direct way"
— Simon Helbling

"The bank lost so much money there in 20 years that it was one of the reasons for its demise"
— Arthur Rutishauser

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