Zurich

2014Movie1 h 42 min

70
GoodGoodWatch score
70
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

Terminally ill, Lea surprises her family with her wish to die, consciously and controlled, on her own birthday. Her mother tries everything to prevent the plan. But things turn out differently. Tragic and dignified.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

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Directed by
Frederik Steiner
Written by
Barbara Te Kock
Music by
Daniel Sus

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Facts

February 13, 2014 · 1 h 42 min · Suicide Themes

Released
February 13, 2014
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Content
Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama
Original language
German
Made in
Germany
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Know When to Fold 'Em, Fade to Black, Suicide Is Shameful +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Zurich?"

Questions about Zurich

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Zurich?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Zurich worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.3).

Is Zurich plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (10 of 10) and character depth (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching Zurich?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 9 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Zurich in English?

German

No, it was made in German.

What tropes does Zurich use?

Know When to Fold 'EmFade to BlackSuicide Is ShamefulFace Death with DignityDo Not Go GentleTo Be Lawful or GoodFade to WhiteUndignified DeathPeaceful in DeathHappy FlashbackFlashback CutHope Spotand 39 more

TV Tropes lists 51 tropes for it, including Know When to Fold 'Em, Fade to Black, and Suicide Is Shameful.