Switzerland enters a state of emergency after a referendum passes a proposal to make French the sole official national language. This sudden policy change creates a crisis for German-speaking citizens. Walter Egli, a federal police officer, must ensure the transition to a single language is handled properly. He is paired with a French-speaking partner named Jonas to track down a resistance group in Ticino that is fighting to preserve the country's multilingualism.
This comedy was directed by Peter Luisi, who also co-wrote the screenplay. It is the first of two listed films in the director's career, followed by The Last Screenwriter in 2024. The movie was a joint production between Italy and Switzerland, involving companies such as SRG SSR and Spotlight Media Production AG. The main cast features Beat Schlatter as Walter Egli, Vincent Kucholl as Jonas Bornand, and Catherine Pagani as Francesca Gamboni. A total of 20 actors are credited in the production.
Released on November 30, 2023, the film has a runtime of 88 minutes. It has received a generally positive reception from its audience, holding a rating of 6.9/10 on TMDB based on 31 votes.
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