Switzerland / Oct 09, 2024 / 20. Zurich Film Festival
1h 47min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
Chronicles the fate of Frieda Keller, a young seamstress in St. Gallen who, in 1904, is accused of murdering her 5-year-old son Ernstli.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Marlene Tanczik | Gesine |
| Aaron Hitz | Landjäger Schönenberger |
| Sophie Angehrn | Dienstmädchen Martha |
| René Grünenfelder | Journalist |
| Peter Hottinger | Carl Zimmerli |
| Simon Roffler | Maier |
| Miriam Japp | Schwester Wyss |
| Johannes Hegemann | Heiri Rotheflueh |
| Magdalena Neuhaus | Sophie |
| Patrick Slanzi | Emil Iselin |
| Susanne-Marie Wrage | Fräulein Bahon |
| Martin Hug | Gerichtspräsident Forrer |
| Urs Bosshardt | Grossrat Vetsch |
| Peter Hottinger | Carl Zimmerli |
| Tina Perger | Frau Näf |
| Adrian Furrer | Hartmann |
| Mathis Künzler | Grossrat Conrad |
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| Pia Waibel | Frau Vetsch |
| Stefanie Alder | Therese |
| Sophie Anne Angehrn | Martha |
| Diana Dengler | Frau Zimmerli |
| Nikolaus Schmid | Schläpfer |
| Michèle Breu | Frau Conrad |
| Bigna Körner | Frau Hartmann |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Friedas Fall |
| Original language | Deutsch (DE) |
| Spoken languages | Deutsch |
| Production countries | Switzerland |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Condor Films, SRF |
| Release date | 30 ottobre 2025 |
| Production | Susann Henggeler, Hans Syz |
| Writer | Robert Buchschwenter, Michèle Minelli, Maria Brendle |
| Editing | Wolfgang Weigl |
| Cinematography | Hans Syz |
| Assistant directors | Maria Brendle |
| Camera operators | Hans Syz |
| Additional photography | Hans Syz |
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| Music | Mark Baechle |
| Sound | Mark Baechle |
Release dates
Premiere
China / Apr 20, 2025 / Beijing International Film Festival
Germany / Jul 01, 2025 / Munich International Film Festival
Theatrical release
Spain / Oct 30, 2025 / 12
Russia / Nov 06, 2025
Germany / Apr 16, 2026 / 16
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