Germany / Oct 28, 2025 / DOK Leipzig
1h 54min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
A Sri-Lankan artist discovers the collection of one of her country's indigenous communities in Switzerland and gets involved with its restitution. An obstacle course through the authorities begins.
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Elephants & Squirrels |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English, Deutsch, සිංහල |
| Production countries | Switzerland |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | SRF, soap factory |
| Release date | 12 marzo 2026 |
| Production | Frank Matter |
| Writer | Gregor Brändli |
| Editing | Gregor Brändli |
| Cinematography | Jonas Jäggy |
| Assistant directors | Gregor Brändli |
| Camera operators | Jonas Jäggy |
| Additional photography | Jonas Jäggy |
Release dates
Premiere
Switzerland / Jan 24, 2026 / Solothurner Filmtage
Theatrical release
Switzerland / Mar 12, 2026 / 6
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