À ciel ouvert

About This Movie

À ciel ouvert offers a raw glimpse into the heartbeat of a construction site in western Switzerland. Directed by Charlie Petersmann, the documentary immerses you in a world where most workers hail from foreign lands, highlighting their struggles and stories. The film's pacing is unhurried, allowing viewers to absorb the gritty reality of labor and camaraderie. There's a certain intimacy in the way Petersmann captures mundane moments that elevate the mundane to something profound. The atmosphere is thick with the sounds of machinery and conversations, creating a tapestry of voices and experiences. The performances, if you can call them that, feel authentic, capturing the real essence of the workers’ lives. It’s distinctive in its focus on the overlooked narratives of those who build our environments.

Gritty portrayal of construction lifeSheds light on immigrant workersUnique soundscape of labor and camaraderie