The Giacomettis

This Swiss documentary explores the Giacometti family, a dynasty of artists originating from the rugged Bregaglia mountain valley. The film examines the artistic contributions of the family members, including the father, Giovanni, an early Impressionist, and his children, Diego, Ottilia, Bruno, and Alberto. It focuses particularly on Alberto, whose slender sculptures changed the art world, while also highlighting the role of the mother, Annetta, in maintaining family unity. Through these figures, the film considers why this specific geographical region fostered such significant creative talent.

Susanna Fanzun wrote and directed the film, which stands as the first in a chronological list of two works directed by her. The production features archival footage of Giovanni and Alberto Giacometti. Produced by companies including SRF, Dschoint Ventschr Filmproduktion, Pisoc Pictures, and RTR, the film has a runtime of 104 minutes. Since its release on October 19, 2023, it has received a rating of 7.4/10 on IMDb based on 35 votes.