Cyril Schäublin

Cyril Schäublin (born 1984) is a Swiss filmmaker. His feature films include Those Who Are Fine and Unrest (2022).

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.

Filmography

Feature films

Year Title Original title Director Writer Producer 2017 Those Who Are Fine Dene wos guet geit Yes Yes Yes 2022 Unrest Unrueh Yes Yes Yes 2028 Mi Di (in development) Yes Yes Yes

Accolades

Year Organization Category Film Result 2023 Premiers Plans Angers Film Festival Grand Jury Prize Unrest Won 2022 Beijing International Film Festival Tiantan Award – Best Picture Unrest Won 2022 Berlin International Film Festival Best Director Unrest Won 2023 Cahiers du Cinéma Annual Top 10 List Unrest Won 2018 Edinburgh International Film Festival Best International Film Those Who Are Fine Won 2023 Entrevues Belfort Film Festival Ciné+ Award Unrest Won 2018 European Film Awards European Discovery Those Who Are Fine Nominated 2022 Golden Apricot Yerevan International Film Festival Special Mention Unrest Won 2022 Jeonju International Film Festival Best Picture Unrest Won 2017 Locarno Film Festival Special Mention Those Who Are Fine Won 2018 Muestra de Cine de Lanzarote Best Film Unrest Won 2018 Swiss Film Awards Best Film Unrest Nominated 2023 Swiss Film Awards Best Camera Unrest Won 2023 Swiss Film Awards Best Film Unrest Nominated 2022 Viennale FIPRESCI Prize Unrest Won 2018 Zurich Film Award Best Film Those Who Are Fine Won