Forced Landing
Directed by Daniel Wyss
Plays In:
WWII POW Stories
UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley at Hazard Center
September 17, 2016 12:30 pm
Description
During the Second World War, more than 100,000 foreign soldiers were held in internment in Switzerland. French, Polish, English, Russian, Italian, and German people who fled combat found a safe haven in neutral Switzerland. The international conventions signed before the war bound the Swiss government to accept these soldiers and keep them interned until the end of the hostilities. These soldiers were held in barracks and used as helping hands for agriculture and industries. These rather mild detention conditions became nightmarish for those who tried to escape. The escapees were sent to the camp of Wauwilermoos near Lucerne. In April 2014, eight survivors of this camp received the Prisoner of War Medal, thus being recognized for the suffering they endured during their imprisonment. This is first time that this medal was granted to soldiers that were held prisoners in a friendly country. This is the story – part of our history – which this film tells.
Director's Bio
Daniel Wyss was born in Quito, Ecuador, studied at the University of Lausanne, and worked at the Audiovisual Department of the Swiss Institute of Technology. He directed short films and a TV show called “Demo” before creating documentaries. He has worked closely with the documentary organization Climage since 2004.
Plays in
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WWII POW Stories
WWII
Two films from the WWII era, focusing on POWs and reconciliation.In This Program: Paper Lanterns, Forced Landing
Preceded By
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Paper Lanterns
Barry Frechette / Healing, History, WWII / USA / 2016 / documentary / 60 mins
On a summer morning in 1945, Shigeaki Mori witnessed the U.S. drop two atomic bombs on Japan. One of the few survivors, he documented and honored the thousands of lives lost-- including 12 American Prisoners of War-- to provide closure and solace for the families.Precedes: Forced Landing
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Plays In:
WWII POW Stories
UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley at Hazard Center
September 17, 2016 12:30 pm
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