The Traitor

Set in Switzerland during World War II, this historical drama follows Ernst Schrämli, a drifter who dreams of pursuing a singing career in Germany. Seeking to escape his restrictive surroundings, Ernst is manipulated by August Schmid, a Nazi spy. He agrees to sell secret information regarding the Swiss military to Schmid. Once his actions are discovered, Ernst is convicted of treason and espionage, becoming the first Swiss national to be executed for these crimes.

The film was directed by Michael Krummenacher, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Silvia Wolkan. This production is the third feature directed by Krummenacher, following Like a Cast Shadow and The Robber Hotzenplotz. The movie is a joint production between Germany and Switzerland, involving companies such as ZDF, ARTE, SRG SSR, and SRF. The main cast features Dimitri Krebs in the role of Ernst Schrämli and Fabian Hinrichs as August Schmid, supported by Luna Wedler, Stefan Gubser, Ernst C. Sigrist, and Jonathan Ferrari. In total, 21 actors are credited in the cast. The film has a runtime of 116 minutes.