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Beresina or the Last Days of Switzerland

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Russian student Irina (Elena Panova) is desperate for a Swiss passport, and gets her opportunity when she's sponsored by attorney Alfred Waldvogel (Ulrich Noethen) and fashion designer Charlotte De (Geraldine Chaplin). Of course, they have their own motives -- namely, transforming the girl into an upscale prostitute who specializes in servicing the lewd desires of Switzerland's elite. But, when the pair break their promise to Irina, she begins a battle that may end up toppling the government.
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Synopsis Russian student Irina (Elena Panova) is desperate for a Swiss passport, and gets her opportunity when she's sponsored by attorney Alfred Waldvogel (Ulrich Noethen) and fashion designer Charlotte De (Geraldine Chaplin). Of course, they have their own motives -- namely, transforming the girl into an upscale prostitute who specializes in servicing the lewd desires of Switzerland's elite. But, when the pair break their promise to Irina, she begins a battle that may end up toppling the government.
Director
Daniel Schmid
Producer
Marcel Hoehn, Karl Baumgartner, Michael Seeber, Heinz Stussak
Screenwriter
Martin Suter
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
German
Release Date (DVD)
Jul 31, 2007
Runtime
1h 48m