93 mins |
Rated
TBC
Directed by Cyril Schäublin
Starring Valentin Merz, Clara Gostynski, Nikolai Bosshardt, Alexei Evstratov, Monika Stalder
New technologies are transforming a 19th-century watchmaking town in Switzerland. Josephine, a young factory worker, produces the unrest wheel, swinging in the heart of the mechanical watch. Exposed to new ways of organizing money, time and labour, she gets involved with the local movement of the anarchist watchmakers, where she meets Russian traveller Pyotr Kropotkin.
In this captivating cinematic experience, Cyril Schäublin's masterful direction invites you to ponder the value of time, money, and the very essence of human relationships. Through the lens of late-19th-century Switzerland, "Unrest" unveils the gripping tale of how structured time and ruthless capitalism intertwine to set our lives, like watches, into a state of perpetual unrest.
As you immerse yourself in the village's daily rhythms, you'll find yourself questioning the arbitrary dictates that govern our modern existence. From the gentle hum of pocket watches to the thunderous march of factory machinery, every moment resonates with profound significance.
But amidst the relentless march of time, "Unrest" offers a glimmer of hope—a reminder of those who dare to defy the status quo. Through clandestine whispers and daring acts of rebellion, this film ignites a spark of defiance, urging us to envision a world where time bends to the rhythm of our hearts, not the dictates of the clock.
Overall, "Unrest" is a compelling cinematic exploration of timeless themes, offering viewers an opportunity for introspection and reflection on the dynamics of power, labor, and the human experience. “Unrest”, oddly enough, will provide you a moment of rest to pause and reflect on your own relationships to time and labor in their modern forms.
"[Unrest] provokes contemplation of nothing less than the very nature of structured time and ruthless capitalism and how the two work in tandem to create fictions that tyrannize our lives." -Lisa Wong Mabasco, Vogue
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New technologies are transforming a 19th-century watchmaking town in Switzerland. Josephine, a young factory worker, produces the unrest wheel, swinging in the heart of the mechanical watch. Exposed to new ways of organizing money, time and labour, she gets involved with the local movement of the anarchist watchmakers, where she meets Russian traveller Pyotr Kropotkin.
In this captivating cinematic experience, Cyril Schäublin's masterful direction invites you to ponder the value of time, money, and the very essence of human relationships. Through the lens of late-19th-century Switzerland, "Unrest" unveils the gripping tale of how structured time and ruthless capitalism intertwine to set our lives, like watches, into a state of perpetual unrest.
As you immerse yourself in the village's daily rhythms, you'll find yourself questioning the arbitrary dictates that govern our modern existence. From the gentle hum of pocket watches to the thunderous march of factory machinery, every moment resonates with profound significance.
But amidst the relentless march of time, "Unrest" offers a glimmer of hope—a reminder of those who dare to defy the status quo. Through clandestine whispers and daring acts of rebellion, this film ignites a spark of defiance, urging us to envision a world where time bends to the rhythm of our hearts, not the dictates of the clock.
Overall, "Unrest" is a compelling cinematic exploration of timeless themes, offering viewers an opportunity for introspection and reflection on the dynamics of power, labor, and the human experience. “Unrest”, oddly enough, will provide you a moment of rest to pause and reflect on your own relationships to time and labor in their modern forms.
"[Unrest] provokes contemplation of nothing less than the very nature of structured time and ruthless capitalism and how the two work in tandem to create fictions that tyrannize our lives." -Lisa Wong Mabasco, Vogue
