Max Frisch was the last big Swiss intellectual widely respected as a “voice” in its own right – a character hardly found today. The film retells Frisch’s story as a witness of the unfolding 20th century, wondering if such “voices” are needed at all, or if we could do without them.
Max Frisch, Citoyen is of 1 hour(s) and 34 minute(s). It is Produced By: HesseGreutert Film, Odyssee-Film, SRF. It was released on 2008-03-20.
Genres: Documentary
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