ADDICTIONS
a film by Jacques Matthey
Addictions
- 2023
- Switzerland
- 52 minutes
- VO french – EN subtitles
Why is it in Switzerland that the social and political issue of drug addiction has come to the forefront? How did Switzerland become a pioneer in its approach?
Directed by Jacques Matthey, “Addictions” is a 52-minute documentary featuring numerous archival footage and testimonies from former drug addicts. It highlights key moments from the 1970s to the present day that led Switzerland to adopt an innovative drug policy, making it a model for countries around the world.
Addictions
- 2023
- Switzerland
- 52 minutes
- VO french – EN subtitles
Why is it in Switzerland that the social and political issue of drug addiction has come to the forefront? How did Switzerland become a pioneer in its approach?
Directed by Jacques Matthey, “Addictions” is a 52-minute documentary featuring numerous archival footage and testimonies from former drug addicts. It highlights key moments from the 1970s to the present day that led Switzerland to adopt an innovative drug policy, making it a model for countries around the world.
Cast & Crew
Directed by
Jacques Matthey
Speakers
Magali Erisman
José Gomes
Ursula Inauen
Valentin Roseano
Ruth Dreifuss
Bruno Gentilesca
Philippe Lehmann
Dick Marty
Fernand Poupon
René Zaslawsky
Produced by
Elena Tatti
Coproduced by
RTS – Radio Télévision Suisse,
Unité des documentaires
Steven Artels, Frédéric Pfyffer
Director of photography
Joakim Chardonnens
Camera assistant / electrician
Antoine Buisson
Sound engineer
Camille Bonard
Additional sound
Théo Viroton
Editor
Léo Parmentier
Assistant editor
Brandon Beytrison
Colour grading
Robin Erard
Sound editing
Maxence Ciekawy
Mix
François Wolf
Composition
Olivia Pedroli
Production manager
Christelle Michel
Development producer
Nicolas Wittwer
Production assistant
Aline de Rham
Director’s bio
Born in 1979 in La Béroche, Switzerland. Received degree in History and History and Aesthetics of cinema. Attended CLCF (Conservatoire Libre du Cinéma Français) training as assistant director. Worked as film editor and responsible for the audiovisual archives of the Montreux Jazz Festival. 2008 Founds Pi Production.
