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Original title

Auf der Strecke (On the Line)

Year

2007

Running time

30 min.

Country

Switzerland

Director

Reto Caffi

Screenwriter

Reto Caffi, Philippe Zweifel

Cast

Music

Ivo Ubezio

Cinematography

Piotr Rosolowski

Producer

Co-production Switzerland-Germany;

Schweizer Fernsehen (FS), Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln

Genre

Drama | Half-length Film

Synopsis

A security guard at a department store is in love with a female co-worker, though he has trouble approaching her with his feelings. However, before he can muster a chance to tell her, he sees her on the subway with another man. When the other man and the lady have an argument, the security officer just sits and watches. When she leaves, he then watches as a gang of punks begin harassing the guy. When the harassment gets violent, the security guy just gets off the train and leaves the poor guy to the thugs. Not being able to deal with his bad conscience, his formerly controlled life breaks down.

Awards: 2008: Academy Awards: Nominated for Best Short Film (Live Action)

2007: Swiss Film Awards: Best Short Film

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On the Line

2007

Reto Caffi