Films by Rita Ziegler

2019, 77 min
by Rita Ziegler

Failure and repetition are part of the artistic work of Albrecht Schnider. Even after 30 years of international recognition, the Swiss artist shows himself with unusual openness in his struggle for the uniqueness of a visual moment that withstands his critical eye. The viewer is with increasing tension and expectation on the difficult path to the one valid picture involved. In some ways, the corresponding film sequences are reminiscent of the documentary 'Le mystère Picasso' (1956) by Henry-Geo

Germany 2013, 90 min
by Rita Ziegler

2003 - 2005The Gislers, an alpine farming family of Switzerland, live amongst themselves on an isolated spot and relocate four times a year together with their cattle. From early on, their children learn to collaborate and bear responsibility.2012The four children of the Gisler family are young grown-ups. The parents are divorced. The oldest son want to take over the farm. But it may not be economically viable. The documentary is an appreciation of an idyllic childhood and a disenchanted growing