The Discreet Insensitivity of ‘Slumberland’
The cultural insensitivity of 'Slumberland' is discreet, and can be easily overlooked in CGI extravaganza.
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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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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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Genre:Drama
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Studio:HesseGreutert Film
Cast
Niklaus Hilber
Director
Joel Basman
Pascal Saner
Mona Petri
Pascals Mutter
Aaron Arens
Chrigi
Peter Jecklin
Kommandant
Jürg Plüss
Schreiner 1
Matthias Schoch
Schreiner 2
Stephan Bürgi
Erwin Studer
Marc Schmassmann
Zugführer Bodenmann
Benjamin Merz
Reto Leupi
Matthias Schoch
Schreiner Steinmann
Joachim Aeschlimann
Mike Wassmer
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