Unrest (2022)
In 1877, in a watch factory in a valley in north-western Switzerland, Josephine produces balance spindles, tiny parts that ensure the agitation movement (“unrueh") of the mechanical watches. She soon grows uneasy with the organisation of work and possession in the village and its factory and joins the anarchist worker movement of the local watchmakers. There she meets Piotr Kropotkin, a moony Russian traveller. The two of them meet at a time when new technologies such as time measurement, photography, and the telegraph are transforming the social order, and anarchist discourse is addressing emerging nationalism. During a walk in the woods, Josephine and Piotr ask themselves whether time, money, and the government are not all but fictions.
Cast
- Clara Gostynski - Josephine Gräbli
- Alexei Evstratov - Pyotr Kropotkin
- Monika Stalder - Mireille Paratte
- Hélio Thiémard - Claire Gysin
- Li Tavor - Mila Fuchs
- Valentin Merz - Factory Director Roulet
- Laurence Bretignier - Louise Liechti
- Laurent Ferrero - Gendarme Payard
- Mayo Irion - Photographer Clément
- Daniel Stähli - Operational Planner Stähli
Screenplay
Themes
Daily Struggles of the Working Class
Keywords
factory, photography, switzerland, clock, telegraph, anarchism
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Unrest about?
- In 1877, in a watch factory in a valley in north-western Switzerland, Josephine produces balance spindles, tiny parts that ensure the agitation movement (“unrueh") of the mechanical watches. She soon grows uneasy with the organisation of work and possession in the village and its factory and joins the anarchist worker movement of the local watchmakers. There she meets Piotr Kropotkin, a moony Russian traveller. The two of them meet at a time when new technologies such as time measurement, photography, and the telegraph are transforming the social order, and anarchist discourse is addressing emerging nationalism. During a walk in the woods, Josephine and Piotr ask themselves whether time, money, and the government are not all but fictions.
- Who directed Unrest?
- Unrest was directed by Cyril Schäublin.
- Who stars in Unrest?
- Unrest stars Clara Gostynski, Alexei Evstratov, Monika Stalder, Hélio Thiémard, Li Tavor, Valentin Merz.
- How long is Unrest?
- Unrest has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is Unrest?
- Unrest is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Unrest produced?
- Unrest was produced in Switzerland.
- What are the themes of Unrest?
- The themes of Unrest include: Daily Struggles of the Working Class.