Tschugger - Der Lätscht Fall

2024
2h 27m

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8.0/10

106

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Comedy Crime

Bax and Pirmin are back in the police force. However, the two cult cops from Valais have to deal with a simple sprayer case, while the rest of the department has to solve the discovery of a ... Read allBax and Pirmin are back in the police force. However, the two cult cops from Valais have to deal with a simple sprayer case, while the rest of the department has to solve the discovery of a charred body. Bax, who has taken up residence in Pirmin's garage, is still on the trail of... Read allBax and Pirmin are back in the police force. However, the two cult cops from Valais have to deal with a simple sprayer case, while the rest of the department has to solve the discovery of a charred body. Bax, who has taken up residence in Pirmin's garage, is still on the trail of Biffiger's secret. He soon suspects his entire circle of acquaintances, while Pirmin hims... Read all

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8/10

Swiss Ingenuousness Stumbles onto Global Intrigue: Tschugger Takes Police-Crime-Comedy to New Peaks

Tschugger - Der lätscht Fall masterfully combines down-to-earth Swiss charm with broader, weighty global issues. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Valais region, the film intertwines local scenery with deeper reflections on Switzerland's historical role in world politics, touching on some of the country's more shadowy past. The regional dialect, Walliser-Düütsch, adds an endearing layer, with plenty of CH-insider jokes that Swiss audiences-particularly those familiar with the nuances and competition between the country's regions-will love.

At 2.5 hours, the film manages to pack in a lot without ever losing its fun and engaging -- not to leave out "bumbling" -- tone. Lovable heroes and truly despicable villains keep the story enthralling, balancing humor with just the right amount of tension. However, the densely packed narrative occasionally leaves some questions unanswered, like the resolution of the ACAB sprayer vandalism subplot-but no spoilers here!

This film is a great example of Switzerland's entry into world-class police-crime-comedy, thanks to the stellar efforts of David Constantin and his team.

Well done!