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The new collection of Swiss Play is invited to the August 1 festivities. Thirteen documentaries and a highlight of Eurovision on the theme of Swiss shots and innovation are available now. The SSR streaming platform also offers many gems of Swiss cinema, to be rediscovered on this day of national holiday.
August 1 is much more than a holiday – it is the very heart of our identity. The national holiday combines history, tradition and modern festivities in a unique experience celebrated each year by millions of people throughout the country. Altitude fires, fireworks or brunch at the farm: many traditions are associated with August 1.
The new Play Switzerland collection, available now on the SSR streaming platform, is placed under the sign of Swiss traditions. Under the name “Made in Switzerland”, it brings together 14 titles with interesting, funny and slightly shot content on Switzerland. Among them, eight highlights are perfect for entertaining a national day.
Eight successes for a August 1 putting Switzerland in the spotlight
The audiovisual journey begins with “Made in Switzerland”, a mini musical comedy full of self-mockery which enthusiastic the public of the semi-final of Eurovision 2025. For five catchy minutes, Sandra Studer and Hazel Brugger tell how Switzerland invented, in addition to the Légumes and the instant coffee, the Eurovision of the song. Less musical, but so tasty, the journey continues in the south of the country with the documentary “Golden forms”, which presents the culinary treasures of Ticino: cheeses of the highest quality products on remote mountainres, awarded in international competitions. In parallel, the film tells the story of the Ticino sommelier Paolo Basso, crowned best sommelier in the world in 2013.
The documentary “Image Problem” takes a critical look at national identity. Two filmmakers try to shoot a film on the image of Switzerland but meet very different personalities and come up against many contradictions between the image that Switzerland has of itself and its perception abroad. “Switzerland and chocolate” retraces the successful history of a sweet national myth. Between historical innovations, current challenges and world supply chains, the film tells with humor and discernment how a country in the heart of the Alps has become the nation of chocolate.
Agriculture is also present in the collection, from a rather critical angle: “Miss Cow” addresses the theme of modern farming. Thanks to selection and genetic technology, cows are born without horns and are able to produce more milk – a controversial success model, in which economic progress raises ethical questions. With the discovery of the LSD by the chemist Albert Hofmann, Swiss innovation has written a new chapter: “The substance – Albert Hofmann’s LSD” tells the story of a discovery that has radically modified human perception and science. From medication to prohibited substance, including current research, this film takes a fascinating look at the LSD and its ambivalent action.
“FINANCE LAVER GREEN GREEN” is interested in greenwashing in the world of finance. Despite their promise to contribute to sustainable development, many “green” funds invest in polluting companies. Using international examples, this documentary shows how much the gap between marketing and reality can be great. The audiovisual journey ends with “Dr. Martin O. Winterhalter – The King of the Zipper”. This documentary traces the portrait of an entrepreneur much less known than his invention, the “Riri” zipper, which made him a millionaire.
Other classics of Swiss cinema available on Play Switzerland
August 1 is a perfect opportunity to see or review other classics of Swiss cinema available at any time on Play Switzerland, for example “Berezina”, “Heidi”, “my name is Eugen”, “Tell”, “Swiss makers” and “Swiss heroes”. An ideal day for those who wish to deepen their knowledge of Swiss cinema and rediscover already known stories.
Contact:
SSR press service
Nik Leuenberger
medienstela.srg@srgssr.ch / tel. 058 136 21 21