project
The Miraculous Transformation of the Working Class into Foreigners
Released
Using family photos, animations, music and unseen archives, Samir traces migration from Switzerland’s southern neighbours from the post-war era to today, showing how labour migration became a defining force in Swiss society.
Timeline
Jan. 1, 2024 → Aug. 31, 2025
Samir uses private family photos, animations, music clips and unseen archive material to tell the story of migration from Switzerlands southern neighbours in an entertaining way, from the post-war period to the present day. While the SP and trade unions led the Swiss workers' culture until the 1950s, these institutions became less and less important and a new force emerged that continues to shape our society today: Labour migration. Today, nobody talks about the "working class" anymore. And the term "worker" has become synonymous with "foreigner".
Connected
- Quantum Stage GmbH organisation · Performance capture vendor
- Frédéric Hein person · Fully Animated Virtual Production Project Lead, Lead 3D Artist
- Levin Vieth person · Producer