Election Day

2019, Documentary 90′, P: Alien Alliance / SRF, D: Michael Bühler

These are exciting times in politics. New actors are in the limelight, old truths no longer seem to apply, facts are juxtaposed with alternative facts. Worldwide democracy is in a more difficult state than it has been for a long time and confidence in the institutions is declining. What does this mean for democracy in Switzerland?
“DOK” accompanies five different personalities through their political lives for a whole year. Two candidates, a campaigner, a secretary-general and a campaign leader allow us to look deep into the mechanics of the election campaign.