
Ziellos
Overview
A 19-year-old drifter named Pascal, who has dropped out of his apprenticeship and drifts aimlessly, is sent to Swiss basic military training, where he finally discovers recognition, responsibility, and camaraderie for the first time. However, after his discharge, repeated rejection from employers and the absence of his girlfriend lead to mounting frustration…and eventually a violent outburst with tragic consequences.
Top Cast

Joel Basman
Pascal Saner

Mona Petri
Pascals Mutter

Aaron Arens
Chrigi

Peter Jecklin
Kommandant

Jürg Plüss
Schreiner 1
Matthias Schoch
Schreiner 2
Stephan Bürgi
Erwin Studer
Marc Schmassmann
Zugführer Bodenmann

Benjamin Merz
Reto Leupi
Matthias Schoch
Schreiner Steinmann
About Ziellos
Ziellos is a drama film released in 2014. Directed by Niklaus Hilber, it stars Joel Basman, Mona Petri, Aaron Arens. A 19-year-old drifter named Pascal, who has dropped out of his apprenticeship and drifts aimlessly, is sent to Swiss basic military training, where he finally discovers recognition, responsibility, and camaraderie for the first time. However, after his discharge, repeated rejection from employers and the absence of his girlfriend lead to mounting frustration…and eventually a violent outburst with tragic consequences.
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