Cyril Schäublin
Cyril Schäublin | |
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 Cyril Schäublin at the 60th New York Film Festival (2022) | |
| Born | 1984 (age 41–42) Zurich, Switzerland |
| Occupation | Filmmaker |
| Years active | 2010s–present |
Cyril Schäublin (born 1984) is a Swiss filmmaker. His feature films include Those Who Are Fine (2017) and Unrest (2022).[1][2][3][4]
Early life
Schäublin was born in Zurich, Switzerland. Descending from a family of watch-factory workers in the Swiss Jura Mountains, he grew up in Zurich. He studied at Zhongxi, the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing, before continuing his education at the German Film and Television Academy Berlin.[5]
Career
Schäublin's films have premiered at numerous international film festivals, including the Berlin International Film Festival, Locarno Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, San Sebastián International Film Festival, Viennale, International Film Festival Rotterdam and the New York Film Festival.[6][7][8]
His work has also been screened in institutions like Centre Pompidou in Paris,[9] Kunsthaus Zürich[10] and the Museum of Modern Art in New York.[11]
Critics have noted the distinctive tone and themes of his films. James Quandt wrote in Artforum that his work “demolish[es] Swiss probity,”[12] while The Hollywood Reporter commented that “the Switzerland tourist bureau will probably be less than thrilled”.[13] Jessica Kiang in Variety described him as a “singular new filmmaking talent”,[14] and Jacobin noted that his films “give viewers plenty that they won’t find in films elsewhere.”[15]
Schäublin has cited Robert Walser, Félix Vallotton and Luo Ping as influences on his work.[16][17]
Filmography
Feature films
| Year | Title | Original title | Director | Writer | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Those Who Are Fine | Dene wos guet geit | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2022 | Unrest | Unrueh | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2028 | Mi Di (in development) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Accolades
| Year | Organization | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Premiers Plans Angers Film Festival | Grand Jury Prize | Unrest | Won |
| 2022 | Beijing International Film Festival | Tiantan Award – Best Picture | Unrest | Won |
| 2022 | Berlin International Film Festival | Best Director | Unrest | Won |
| 2023 | Cahiers du Cinéma | Annual Top 10 List | Unrest | Won |
| 2018 | Edinburgh International Film Festival | Best International Film | Those Who Are Fine | Won |
| 2023 | Entrevues Belfort Film Festival | Ciné+ Award | Unrest | Won |
| 2018 | European Film Awards | European Discovery | Those Who Are Fine | Nominated |
| 2022 | Golden Apricot Yerevan International Film Festival | Special Mention | Unrest | Won |
| 2022 | Jeonju International Film Festival | Best Picture | Unrest | Won |
| 2017 | Locarno Film Festival | Special Mention | Those Who Are Fine | Won |
| 2018 | Muestra de Cine de Lanzarote | Best Film | Unrest | Won |
| 2018 | Swiss Film Awards | Best Film | Unrest | Nominated |
| 2023 | Swiss Film Awards | Best Camera | Unrest | Won |
| 2023 | Swiss Film Awards | Best Film | Unrest | Nominated |
| 2022 | Viennale | FIPRESCI Prize | Unrest | Won |
| 2018 | Zurich Film Award | Best Film | Those Who Are Fine | Won |
References
- ↑ Nicholson, Amy (4 May 2023). "'Unrest' Review: The Times Are Not A-Changin'". The New York Times. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
- ↑ "How Swiss watchmakers shaped Peter Kropotkin's ideas". The Economist. 7 March 2022. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
- ↑ Macheret, Mathieu (12 April 2023). "« Désordres » : la naissance de l'anarchisme au pays des horloges". Le Monde. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
- ↑ Kiang, Jessica (15 August 2017). "Locarno Film Review: 'Those Who Are Fine'". Variety. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
- ↑ "Unrueh". Berlinale. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
- ↑ "New York Film Festival 60". Film at Lincoln Center. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
- ↑ "Locarno Film Festival". Locarno Festival. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
- ↑ "Unrest". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
- ↑ "Unrest". Centre Pompidou. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
- ↑ "Zeit". Kunsthaus Zürich. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
- ↑ "Dene wos guet geit (Those Who Are Fine). 2017. Directed by Cyril Schäublin". MoMA. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
- ↑ Quandt, James. "Time Code". Artforum. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
- ↑ Scheck, Frank (6 April 2018). "'Those Who Are Fine': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
- ↑ Kiang, Jessica (15 February 2022). "'Unrest' Review: A Sublimely Peculiar and Playful Meditation on Anarchy and Watchmaking in 1870s Switzerland". Variety. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
- ↑ Press, Alex. "For Workers in the New Movie Unrest, the Clock Is the Villain". Jacobin. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
- ↑ Sarrafi, Hamed. "About Time: Interview with Cyril Schäublin". Senses of Cinema. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
- ↑ "Seeland Film Produktion". Seeland Film. Retrieved 14 March 2026.