In the 1960s, Fritz Hürlimann worked in the telephone exchange of the Swiss Post Office in Zurich-Hottingen. But when working conditions were changed to remove his last vestige of self-responsibility, he was faced with no choice but arson … and thus caused one of the largest disasters in recent Zurich history. In a mixture of found footage and animation, Kathrin Hürlimann tells the affectionate story of her grandfather’s deed and of his motives.

Awards for ›Grandpère‹
Luzerner Filmpreis 2. Rang, Upcoming Film Makers, Luzern, Schweiz, 2013