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Grounding: The Last Days of Swissair (2006)

5.620062h 0mDE
Drama

Directed by Michael Steiner

Rating

5.6/10

Runtime

2h 0m

Language

DE

Release

January 19, 2006

Director

Michael Steiner

Overview

The demise of airline Swissair in 2001 was a huge blow to Switzerland's economy and to the country's morale. It was a sad day for Swiss history when the airline's fleet was grounded on 2 October 2001. "Grounding" is set during the last days of the doomed airline, and tells the story of manager Mario...

Cast

László I. Kish

László I. Kish

Moritz Suter

Michael Neuenschwander

Michael Neuenschwander

André Dosé

Gilles Tschudi

Gilles Tschudi

Marcel Ospel

Rainer Guldener

Rainer Guldener

Lukas Mühlemann

Katharina von Bock

Katharina von Bock

Jacqualyn Fouse

Matthias Mölleney

Matthias Mölleney

Matthias Mölleney

Hanspeter Müller

Hanspeter Müller

Mario Corti

Helmut Förnbacher

Helmut Förnbacher

Paul Stucki

Pasquale Aleardi

Pasquale Aleardi

Peter Landolt

Hans Heinz Moser

Hans Heinz Moser

Hanspeter Frieden

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Grounding: The Last Days of Swissair (2006), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

The demise of airline Swissair in 2001 was a huge blow to Switzerland's economy and to the country's morale. It was a sad day for Swiss history when the airline's fleet was grounded on 2 October 2001. "Grounding" is set during the last days of the doomed airline, and tells the story of manager Mario A. Corti's unhappy fate, the last, unlucky CEO at the traditional airline company, as well as of all those nameless people who lost almost everything in the maelstrom of Swissair's downfall: their job, home and their belief in Switzerland.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Grounding: The Last Days of Swissair. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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