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Ziellos

Ziellos

20146.90

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.

Directed by Niklaus Hilber
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Top Cast

Joel Basman

Joel Basman

Pascal Saner

Mona Petri

Mona Petri

Pascals Mutter

Aaron Arens

Aaron Arens

Chrigi

Peter Jecklin

Peter Jecklin

Kommandant

Jürg Plüss

Jürg Plüss

Schreiner 1

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Matthias Schoch

Schreiner 2

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Stephan Bürgi

Erwin Studer

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Marc Schmassmann

Zugführer Bodenmann

Benjamin Merz

Benjamin Merz

Reto Leupi

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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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