Cyril Schäublin (born 1984) is a Swiss filmmaker. His feature films include Those Who Are Fine (2017) and Unrest (2022).
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Early life
Schäublin was born in Zurich, Switzerland. Descending from a family of watch-factory workers in the Swiss Jura Mountains, he grew up in Zurich. He studied at Zhongxi, the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing, before continuing his education at the German Film and Television Academy Berlin.
Career
Schäublin's films have premiered at numerous international film festivals, including the Berlin International Film Festival, Locarno Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, San Sebastián International Film Festival, Viennale, International Film Festival Rotterdam and the New York Film Festival.
His work has also been screened in institutions like Centre Pompidou in Paris, Kunsthaus Zürich and the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
Critics have noted the distinctive tone and themes of his films. James Quandt wrote in Artforum that his work “demolish[es] Swiss probity,” while The Hollywood Reporter commented that “the Switzerland tourist bureau will probably be less than thrilled”. Jessica Kiang in Variety described him as a “singular new filmmaking talent”, and Jacobin noted that his films “give viewers plenty that they won’t find in films elsewhere.”
Schäublin has cited Robert Walser, Félix Vallotton and Luo Ping as influences on his work.
