Bridging the cultural summer with a film special

The Seehof cinema is working to bridge the currently shortage of new films with a special series. It is starting with three moving films on a topic that has once again become particularly topical.

The corona-related cultural downturn is gradually easing, but cinema companies in particular are still feeling the effects. Screenings of new films have been postponed due to the crisis numerous and new films are therefore quite rare at the moment.

The Zug cinemas are countering this lean period with a summer special to complement the official cinema programme: from Thursday, 2 June, the Seehof cinema in Zug will be showing three specially-chosen films every week, each of which is in a thematic context. The programme is now fixed up to and including 22 July (see box at the end of the text). The first special film week is marked by a particularly explosive topic, which is currently the subject of discussions around the world: racism and the unequal treatment of people of different skin colour, which has once again been painfully exposed by recent incidents. Under the motto "Black films matter", the Seehof is presenting "I Am Not Your Negro", an Oscar-nominated cinematic document on the history of racism in the USA. It is based on a manuscript by the dark-skinned writer James Baldwin. Director Raoul Peck uses a wealth of historical film and imagery from the time of the Civil Rights Movement.

Aggression and violence against the African-American minority. Film still from "I Am Not Your Negro".

Ryan Coogler's "Fruitvale Station" is a case of police violence against a young African-American. His confrontation with police officers in a San Francisco railway station ends tragically.

The film drama "If Beale Street Could Talk", also written by James Baldwin, is both stirring and moving. It tells the story of a young African-American couple in an environment marked by bitter racism, in which love is the proverbial rock in the storm.

With these three acclaimed cinematic masterpieces, the Summer Special contributes to raising awareness of a topical issue – dealing with racism.

The films in the second week take you to the dream factory Hollywood in Los Angeles. There’s a lot for your eyes and ears. And in the third week, sleek cars and everything that goes with them are at the centre of the film event.

Part one is followed by Part two

After this first block of the Zug Summer Cinema Special, further thematic film weeks will follow, the program of which will be announced at a later date. That much can already be revealed: Harry Potter fans will be able to fill their boots!

Please note that the Zug cinema halls can be rented for private occasions at exceptionally low prices this summer. More information can also be found on the website of the Zug cinemas (www.kinozug.ch).

Programme of the  Zug Summer Film Special 2020

Thu, 2 July, 3 p.m.:                 I Am Not Your Negro (Seehof 2)
Fr, 3 July,  3 pm:                      I Am Not Your Negro (Seehof 2)
Fri, 3 July,  8.15 pm:               Fruitvale Station (Seehof 1)
Mon, 6 July,  8.15 pm:            I Am Not Your Negro (Seehof 1)
Wed, 8 July,  8.15 pm:            If Beale Street could talk (Seehof 1)
Fri, 10 July,  8.15 pm:             Once a time... in Hollywood (Seehof 1)
Mon, July 13,  8.15pm:           La La Land (Seehof 1)
Wed,15 July,  8.15pm:            L.A. Confidential (Seehof 1)
Fri, July 17,  8.15pm:              Ferris Buellers day off (Seehof 1)
Mon, July 20,  8.15pm:           Drive (Seehof 1)
Wed, July 22,  8.15pm:           The Blues Brothers (Seehof 1)

More details under www.kinozug.ch/de/specials/sommer-special