31/01/2013 - No big surprises in the list of nominations for the main Swiss film award, unveiled yesterday during the Journées de Soleure in the presence of Alain Berset, Swiss Minister of Culture

As could be expected, no must-see movie has been left out. The main Swiss titles that have made an impact at festivals or in theatres these last few months are thus on the list of nominations for the Swiss Film Prize. They include in particular Sister [+see also:
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Just as few surprises when it comes to documentaries, with all the heavy-weights of the year duly selected. Basking in its status as the Swiss documentary that has attracted the most spectators in Switzerland in the entire history of its cinema, More than Honey [+see also:
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Unveiled last night during the Journées de Soleure in the presence of Alain Berset, federal councillor in charge of culture, the nominations are a good opportunity in Switzerland for all those whose names are on the list, as the cash prizes – about 440,000 francs, nonetheless – is shared between all the nominated movies, with the prize itself remaining honorary. The award ceremony will be held on March 23rd in Geneva.