Small Freedom (1978)

Small Freedom (1978) poster

The allotment gardens on the outskirts of the city of Zurich provide hundreds of unpropertied men and women with a home which they are unable to find in the impersonal rented blocks in which they live. The gardens represent their hobby, their freedom and their living space, which exists side by side with hard work. They cannot however own these "homes" and the film shows the chronicle of the events which took place in 1976 - 77 when construction of the Zurich wholesale market hall destroyed 150 gardens and made many people "homeless". This portrait of a group is complemented by the stories of three individuals.

Director: Hans-Ulrich Schlumpf
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 103 min
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Production: Nemo Film AG
Country: Switzerland
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Hans-Ulrich Schlumpf
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Small Freedom about?
The allotment gardens on the outskirts of the city of Zurich provide hundreds of unpropertied men and women with a home which they are unable to find in the impersonal rented blocks in which they live. The gardens represent their hobby, their freedom and their living space, which exists side by side with hard work. They cannot however own these "homes" and the film shows the chronicle of the events which took place in 1976 - 77 when construction of the Zurich wholesale market hall destroyed 150 gardens and made many people "homeless". This portrait of a group is complemented by the stories of three individuals.
Who directed Small Freedom?
Small Freedom was directed by Hans-Ulrich Schlumpf.
Who stars in Small Freedom?
Small Freedom stars Franz Sailer, Alex Bruggmann, Trudy Bruggmann, Bruno Giezendanner.
How long is Small Freedom?
Small Freedom has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
What genre is Small Freedom?
Small Freedom is a Documentary film.
Where was Small Freedom produced?
Small Freedom was produced in Switzerland.