Peter Liechti

Peter Liechti (Switzerland)

Peter Liechti (1951-2014) was a swiss director, screenwriter, cinematographer, producer and editor. He studied art history at the Zurich University (1971-1979) and was a graduated art teacher. From 1986, he worked as a freelance screenwriter, cameraman, director producer and as guest lecturer at film schools in Switzerland and Germany. His works are presented in numerous retrospectives around the world. In 2009 received the European Film Award for The Sound Of Insects – Record Of A Mummyand in 2010 received the St. Gallen Culture Award and the Zurich Art Award. In 2014 his film Father’s Garden was honoured with the Swiss Film Award for Best Documentary Film and Best Editing.

Filmography

  • Dedications
    2013
  • Father's Garden / Vaters Garten
    2013
  • The Sound of Insects – Record of a Mummy
    2009
  • Hardcore Chambermusic – A Club for 30 Days
    2006
  • Namibia Crossings
    2004
  • Lucky Jack – Three attempts to stop smoking
    2003
  • The Physicians
    1999
  • Martha's Garden
    1997
  • Signer's Suitcase – On the Way with the Artist Roman Signer
    1996
  • A Hole in the Hat
    1991
  • Grimsel – Ein Augenschein
    1990
  • Fuse – performance with Roman Signer
    1990
  • Kick That Habit
    1989
  • Spring Thaw
    1987
  • Théâtre de l'Espérance
    1987
  • Alpine Forays
    1986
  • Vertical/Horizontal
    1985
  • Summer Hills
    1984

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