By Katharine Dominicé
Lettres ouvertes
From 1931 to 2002, Switzerland issued some six million seasonal residence permits, known as "A" permits, to immigrant workers. This status carried drastic rules. The workers were not allowed to bring their families, and their stay in Switzerland was limited to nine months per year.
In a series of open letters, former seasonal workers and their children tell of the impact this system had on their lives. It remains tangible and its disclosure questions the apparent indifference of the Swiss towards these human beings who were destined to build their country while at the same time remaining invisible.
In a series of open letters, former seasonal workers and their children tell of the impact this system had on their lives. It remains tangible and its disclosure questions the apparent indifference of the Swiss towards these human beings who were destined to build their country while at the same time remaining invisible.
Country : Switzerland
Original languages : Albanian, French, Portuguese
Subtitles : English, French
This movie is available online
Director
Katharine Dominicé (Switzerland)Producers
Earthling ProductionsGena John and The Kids
Director of photography
Damien Molineaux (Switzerland)Editing
Sandrane Ducimetière (Switzerland)Daniel Gibel
Music
David ReyesSon
Mathilda AngulloBruce Wuilloud
Jorge Pedro Cabanelas Pereira
Duration
61’Year
2023