Switzerland selects “Thunder” as International Oscar Submission

“Thunder“, originally titled “Fourde“, directed by Carmen Jaquier and produced by Flavia Zanon had a successful international festival run, and was awarded two Swiss Film Awards for best sound and best music.

Festival Awards include Special Mention in the Focus Competition and the Emerging Swiss Talent Award at the Zurich Film Festival, the Special Jury Prize in Rome and the award for Best Director in Marrakesh.

Director Carmen Jaquier won the Pardino d’argento at the Locarno Film Festival in 2011 for her short film, “The Girls Grave”.

This years at the Cannes Film Festival, Jaquier was honored as “Emerging Talent” as part of the Women in Motion Awards. She was also selected by European Film Promotion (EFP) to participate in the “Europe! Voices of Women in Film” talent program at the Sydney Film Festival in June. “Thunder” is her debut feature film.

In its statement on the selection, the jury wrote, “Set in an archaic mountain scenery, liberation and sisterhood are at the center of this timely feminist period film. Carmen Jaquier’s uniquely sensual first feature skillfully explores sexuality and faith and captivates with its nuanced mise-en-scène and evocative imagery.”

“Thunder” was produced by the renowned Geneva-based Close Up Films. Producers Joëlle Bertossa and Flavia Zanon have made a name for themselves with high-profile feature films and documentaries and as committed partners in international coproductions like I Am Not Your Negro and The Plough.

The Film Verdict originally reviewed “Thunder” on Sept 20, 2022.