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Au large de Bad Ragaz
Alex, a professional tourist guide, is asked to welcome Sacha,a young woman of Russian extraction. She has participated in a contest and, consequently, won a one-week stay in Geneva. From the outset, the young woman shakes up Alex's plans and drags him along with her through a risky and hazardous treasure-hunt at the confines of Eastern Switzerland. Wanted by the police and hunted down by the mafia, Alex and Sacha decide to shake off their pursuers by moving about more slowly than the others: they then advance through lakes and other roundabout ways. While Alex and Sacha sink deeply into an ever stranger Switzerland, they will observe, discover, oppose and finally love each other to the vanishing point.
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Plot Summary
A young man, struggling with his sexual identity and a difficult family past, finds himself drawn to a mysterious older man. Set against the backdrop of a picturesque Swiss landscape, their relationship unfolds with a mix of tenderness and tension, forcing the protagonist to confront his inner demons and search for his place in the world.
Critical Reception
Au large de Bad Ragaz received a mixed reception, with critics noting its sensitive exploration of themes like identity and desire, but some found its pacing and narrative structure to be less compelling. Audience reception was similarly divided, appreciating its artistic merit and emotional depth.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its intimate portrayal of a young man's coming-of-age and exploration of desire.
Some reviewers found the film's narrative to be somewhat slow and understated.
Appreciated for its atmospheric cinematography and sensitive handling of complex emotional themes.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot in and around the Swiss town of Bad Ragaz, which lends its name to the title and provides a visually distinct setting for the drama.
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