Film: Jürg Jenatsch
Historical Drama | 97 minutes

With Jürg Jenatsch, Daniel Schmid turns to one of the most fascinating figures in Swiss history. At the heart of the film is the Grisons politician and military leader Jürg Jenatsch, whose life was shaped by power, loyalty and betrayal.

Rather than creating a conventional historical drama, Schmid combines historical authenticity with a deliberately stylised, theatrical visual language. The result is a striking film about power, moral ambiguity and the enduring relevance of political conflict.

Director and Screenplay: Daniel Schmid
Cast: Vittorio Mezzogiorno, Christine Boisson, Michel Voïta

Selected festivals and awards:
- Festival de Cannes – Un Certain Regard (1987)
- Sitges – Catalonian International Film Festival (1987)
- Sitges – Best Screenplay Award (Daniel Schmid and Martin Suter, 1987)