Special Flight
Originally released in 2011. Special Flight is a documentary film. directed by Fernand Melgar.
Synopsis
Switzerland still carries out special flights, where passengers, dressed in diapers and helmets, are chained to their seats for 40 hours at worst. They are accompanied by police officers and immigration officials. The passengers are flown to their native countries, where they haven't set foot in in up to twenty years, and where their lives might be in danger. Children, wives and work are left behind in Switzerland. Near Geneva, in Frambois prison, live 25 illegal immigrants waiting for deportation. They are offered an opportunity to say goodbye to their families and return to their native countries on a regular flight, escorted by plain-clothes police officers. If they refuse this offer, the special flight is arranged fast and unexpectedly. The stories behind the locked cells are truly heartbreaking.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 6, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (12 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Switzerland
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Climage
- RTS
- ARTE GEIE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Special Flight about?
Switzerland still carries out special flights, where passengers, dressed in diapers and helmets, are chained to their seats for 40 hours at worst. They are accompanied by police officers and immigr...
Who directed Special Flight?
Special Flight was directed by Fernand Melgar.
How long is Special Flight?
Special Flight has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was Special Flight released?
Special Flight was released on August 6, 2011 in theaters.