Joël Jent

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Joël Jent

Born January 14, 1983 · Wetzikon, Switzerland (age 43)

Joël Jent was born in Switzerland in 1983. He grew up in a Christian cult. The day he turned 18 he packed his belongings in a bag, threw it on his motorcycle and took off into an uncertain future. He pursued a program of study in film, political science and social history at University of Zurich, which he completed in 2010 (Master of Arts). He then worked briefly as a journalist. Since 2003, Joël …

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Bon VoyageBon Voyage · 2016
Bon Voyage
★ 5.22016
MovieDrama
Jonas and Silvia are enjoying a wonderful sailing holiday in the Mediterranean sea. But while sailing through the night, far away from land, they discover an overloaded refugee boat, close to sinking. They are shocked, but too afraid to help. So they call the coast guards but lose the boat out of sight into the darkness of the night. In the early morning they find themselves drifting through an ocean of dead bodies. The refugee boat has sunk. Jonas and Silvia manage to pull a few survivors out of the cold water: Syrians. This rescue marks the beginning of a dramatic conflict between the hopes and dreams of the refugees, and the fears and ideals of the holiday sailors.
The Saint of the ImpossibleThe Saint of the Impossible · 2020
The Saint of the Impossible
★ 4.02020
MovieDrama
A murder, a police raid and a photo of a mysterious girl; a young mother must piece together her twin son's secret romantic life, in order to find out what happened to them.
Baghdad in My ShadowBaghdad in My Shadow · 2019
Baghdad in My Shadow
★ 6.02019
MovieThrillerDrama
A wide variety of Iraqis in exile meet at Café Abu Nawas in London, including the architect Amal, the poet Taufiq and the gay IT specialist Muhannad. They all want to finally feel free in London - something that was denied them in their homeland. But adversity threatens...
Shalom AllahShalom Allah · 2019
Shalom Allah
2019
MovieDocumentary
When Muslims are shown in the media, they are often portrayed as the bad guys. And yet every year, over a hundred Swiss people convert to Islam. «I testify that there is no God but Allah and that Mohammad is His prophet.« The heroes of Shalom Allah study the new religion and begin their journey into Islam.
Radiograph of a FamilyRadiograph of a Family · 2020
Radiograph of a Family
★ 8.42020
MovieDocumentary
"Mother married a photo of Father," says director Firouzeh Khosrovani in the opening of this deeply personal documentary. She's not speaking metaphorically though. Her mother Tayi literally married a portrait of Hossein in Teheran -he was in Switzerland studying radiology and was unable to travel back to his homeland for the wedding. The event illustrates the abyss that still exists in their marriage: Hossein is a secular progressive and Tayi a devout, traditional Muslim.
Back to SwitzerlandBack to Switzerland · 2014
Back to Switzerland
★ 6.12014
MovieComedy
Madrid, 1974. Six years have passed since Martin and his family have returned to Spain from Switzerland. A visit to their adopted country will bring complications.
Traces of ResponsibilityTraces of Responsibility · 2024
Traces of Responsibility
2024
MovieDocumentary
The interactive roadmovie follows the trail of a convicted war criminal with ties to Switzerland. On a journey through contemporary Rwanda, the viewer decides how deeply he wants to immerse himself in the story.
NightlightNightlight · 2015
Nightlight
★ 7.02015
MovieDrama
Young brothers Konrad and Baschi get into a fight that spirals out of control and leads to dire consequences. While the world outside their home crumbles, Konrad has just one chance to right his wrong.

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