Special Flight (2011)

Special Flight (2011) poster

Switzerland still carries out special flights, where passengers, dressed in diapers and helmets, are chained to their seats for 40 hours at worst. They are accompanied by police officers and immigration officials. The passengers are flown to their native countries, where they haven't set foot in in up to twenty years, and where their lives might be in danger. Children, wives and work are left behind in Switzerland. Near Geneva, in Frambois prison, live 25 illegal immigrants waiting for deportation. They are offered an opportunity to say goodbye to their families and return to their native countries on a regular flight, escorted by plain-clothes police officers. If they refuse this offer, the special flight is arranged fast and unexpectedly. The stories behind the locked cells are truly heartbreaking.

Director: Fernand Melgar
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Wandifa Njie
Cinematography: Denis Jutzeler
Editing: Prune Jaillet, Karine Sudan
Production: Climage, RTS, ARTE GEIE
Country: Switzerland
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Themes

Birds: Flight and Migration in the Sky, Bird Migration and Freedom in the Sky

Keywords

switzerland, deportation, migration, artfilm

Trailer

Special Flight Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Special Flight about?
Switzerland still carries out special flights, where passengers, dressed in diapers and helmets, are chained to their seats for 40 hours at worst. They are accompanied by police officers and immigration officials. The passengers are flown to their native countries, where they haven't set foot in in up to twenty years, and where their lives might be in danger. Children, wives and work are left behind in Switzerland. Near Geneva, in Frambois prison, live 25 illegal immigrants waiting for deportation. They are offered an opportunity to say goodbye to their families and return to their native countries on a regular flight, escorted by plain-clothes police officers. If they refuse this offer, the special flight is arranged fast and unexpectedly. The stories behind the locked cells are truly heartbreaking.
Who directed Special Flight?
Special Flight was directed by Fernand Melgar.
How long is Special Flight?
Special Flight has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
What genre is Special Flight?
Special Flight is a Documentary film.
Where was Special Flight produced?
Special Flight was produced in Switzerland.
What are the themes of Special Flight?
The themes of Special Flight include: Birds: Flight and Migration in the Sky, Bird Migration and Freedom in the Sky.