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Periphery

September 28, 2016 1h 22m 7.0/10 (1 votes)

Originally released in 2016. Periphery is a drama film. directed by Olga Dinnikova. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Roger Bonjour, Jaap Achterberg, and José Barros

Synopsis

August 1st in Zurich. An unbearably hot day. While many are celebrating the Swiss national holiday, five individual fates take their course: 1. As a symbol against capitalism in Switzerland, Vinc is planning an attack in the city centre. 2. Tibetan descendent Sonam is struggling to settle into her new job as a police officer – worse still, she makes a major mistake during her first operation. 3. Hunter Edi’s status quo is unbalanced when a financial predicament puts his morals to the test. 4. Young Ukrainian Sonja arrives in Zurich full of hope to surprise the love of her life – but she is in for an even bigger surprise. 5. Chilean Javier no longer feels at home in Switzerland and decides to return – with his daughter, but without her mother’s knowledge – to his motherland.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 28, 2016 9 years ago
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Runtime 1h 22m 82 minutes total
User Rating 7.0/10 Great (1 votes)
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Language German Original language
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Country Switzerland Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
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Production Companies

  • Zürcher Hochschule der Künste

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Periphery about?

August 1st in Zurich. An unbearably hot day. While many are celebrating the Swiss national holiday, five individual fates take their course: 1. As a symbol against capitalism in Switzerland, Vinc i...

Who directed Periphery?

Periphery was directed by Olga Dinnikova.

How long is Periphery?

Periphery has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).

When was Periphery released?

Periphery was released on September 28, 2016 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Periphery?

The main cast of Periphery includes Roger Bonjour, Jaap Achterberg, José Barros, Pema Shitsetsang, Elena Tronina.