WHAT IS THIS PROJECT ABOUT?

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A mystical drama film on the trail of human consciousness…

Dr. Prchal flees his hard reality and finds himself in the mythical world of the green fairy…

The Czech surgeon Dr. Aleš Prchal has been working in Zürich for several years. When he loses his first patient, he can no longer ignore his past. On the search for redemption from his guilt he goes on an odyssey – and discovers a Swiss legend...

We delve into profound questions of life and tell a cultural Swiss history in a completely new way.

Especially for Switzerland absinthe has a big cultural and historical significance. But internationally it’s an engaging topic as well - because this spirit from a small Swiss valley conquered the whole world and became an important part of daily life in many countries. That’s why absinthe is a very popular theme, but never before has it been portrayed the way we’re going to do it!
This Swiss culture film is set in Zürich and in Val-de-Travers where absinthe originated. It’s important to us to portray these places authentically and to bring across the different kinds of charm of the two linguistic regions. This film project strengthens the cultural connection between the German-speaking and the French-speaking part of Switzerland and shows its cultural and natural diversity.
In this context we thematize the history of absinthe, the incredible resistance of the distilleries and the myth of the green fairy…

But of course this film is not just about absinthe! It's a mystical human drama... Our main character’s destiny meets the green fairy’s destiny – fiction meets true story. It’s a dramatic and yet hopeful narrative which unravels itself in mystical and absurd ways. We deal with different levels of reality and ask questions of fate and coincidence, guilt and innocence. The audience will be drawn into these philosophical questions and experiencing absinthe and its place of origin firsthand.

WHAT ARE THE GOALS AND WHO IS THE TARGET GROUP?

Goals:

• Tell a special part of Swiss history in a new way
• Excite the audience for this Swiss cultural heritage
• Help to preserve this tradition
• Portray absinthe positively and honestly
• Strengthen the connection between the different linguistic regions
• Invigorate the Swiss film scene
• Film festivals (national and international)
• Film screenings in the German- and the French-speaking parts of Switzerland
• Broadcast in Swiss Television
• Possibly Arthouse cinemas in Switzerland

Target group:

• Swiss audience, especially in the German- and French-speaking regions
• International audience (Absinthe ist globally known and loved)
• Absinthe lovers
• Folklorists and all people who want to get to know this part of history

WHY SHOULD YOU SUPPORT THIS PROJECT?

By supporting this project, you help:

• Enable Swiss film-makers, young artists and creatives of all ages to work in this difficult time
• Show the cultural, linguistic and natural diversity of Switzerland
• Liven up the Swiss film scene
• Encourage Independent Film-making
• Make an interesting piece of Swiss cultural history more accessible
• Reduce the negative prejudices about absinthe

We’re in contact with many potential sponsors, but at the moment it’s not an easy time for firms. Even though several have emphasized their interest, it’s simply not possible for them to support us financially. We will keep trying but unfortunately, we don’t expect any big contributions from sponsors. That’s why we are in need of your support!

We are ready to realise this film as soon as the funding is secured:

Since mid-2019 we’ve been working on La Merveille Verte. During the course of one year we wrote the screenplay and then we began to get in touch with film-makers, potential sponsors and shooting locations.
From over 200 applications for cast and crew we have now assembled a great group of actors and actresses as well as a part of our crew.
We’ve already secured some shooting locations and will be supported by tourism enterprises in the Val-de-Travers for location permits and other ressources.

We’re excited to come together and create something new! Please help us realise this film with a financial contribution and/or by sharing this page with your friends and family and on social media!