Swiss Film 'La Cache' Selected for Berlin Film Festival Competition

Lausanne director Lionel Baier's feature film enters prestigious Berlinale competition, featuring late French actor Michel Blanc's final performance.

Key Takeaways

Swiss film 'La Cache' by Lionel Baier selected for Berlin Film Festival Competition
The film features Michel Blanc's final performance before his death in October
The film is a comedy set during the May 1968 protests in Paris
The 75th Berlinale takes place February 13-25

By The Numbers

75th

Edition of Berlin International Film Festival

13-25 February

Festival dates

They Said

"The feature film La Cache by Lausanne screenwriter and director Lionel Baier has a chance of winning the Silver or Golden Bear"
— Festival organizers

Swiss Film Makes Berlinale Competition Debut

About 'La Cache'

Michel Blanc's Final Performance

Swiss Cinema at International Festivals

Sources & References

Swiss film in competition at the 75th Berlinale has a shot at Golden Bear

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Key Takeaways

Swiss film 'La Cache' by Lionel Baier selected for Berlin Film Festival Competition
The film features Michel Blanc's final performance before his death in October
The film is a comedy set during the May 1968 protests in Paris
The 75th Berlinale takes place February 13-25

By The Numbers

75th

Edition of Berlin International Film Festival

13-25 February

Festival dates

They Said

"The feature film La Cache by Lausanne screenwriter and director Lionel Baier has a chance of winning the Silver or Golden Bear"
— Festival organizers

Key Takeaways

By The Numbers

They Said

Swiss Film Makes Berlinale Competition Debut

About 'La Cache'

Michel Blanc's Final Performance

Swiss Cinema at International Festivals

Sources & References

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