My Swiss Army

My Swiss Army is a documentary that follows three Swiss officers of immigrant backgrounds as they fulfill their mandatory military service. The film examines the tension between their pride in defending Switzerland and their personal ties to their countries of origin. Through personal interviews and daily scenes, the story explores themes of integration and identity, questioning whether individuals with different religions or ethnicities are fully accepted by the society they are trained to protect.

Luka Popadić directed and wrote the film, which marks the first of two listed works in his career. He also appears in the cast alongside Saâd Dhif, Andrija Stojkovic, and Thuruban Thuchchathanan. The production was a collaboration between companies from Switzerland and Serbia, including SRF, RTS, Beauvoir Films, and Non-Aligned Films. Released on April 4, 2024, the documentary has a runtime of 77 minutes.