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Switzerland the Beautiful

Name: Switzerland the Beautiful
Director: Ruth FitzPatrick
Released: 1934
Duration: 8 min

Representation Score

1.9/10

Minimal

1934

Approved

Director

Ruth FitzPatrick

Runtime

8 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Switzerland the Beautiful is a traditional ethnographic travelogue from the 1930s. It prioritizes documenting natural landscapes and established European cultural heritage over social complexity. While it recognizes specific ethnic groups within Switzerland, the perspective remains rooted in a Western, preservationist framework.

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Category Breakdown

Does Switzerland the Beautiful have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film lacks any characters or stories related to LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships.

How does Switzerland the Beautiful portray gender?

Limited

The movie focuses on traditional alpine life and wood-carving, depicting gender roles typical of its time period.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Switzerland the Beautiful?

Fair

The film highlights the ethnic diversity of French, German, and Italian populations but maintains a Eurocentric perspective.

How does Switzerland the Beautiful represent religion and culture?

Limited

It celebrates regional heritage like alpine chalets and local customs, preserving a Western cultural viewpoint.

Does Switzerland the Beautiful include disability representation?

Minimal

The film focuses solely on flora, fauna, and geographic features, with no mention of individuals with disabilities.

Present on Screen

Recognizes the ethnic diversity of French, German, and Italian groups in Switzerland.

Limited or Absent

Lacks multi-layered complexity and representation of non-Western identities.
Does not include LGBTQ+ identities or individuals with disabilities.
Depicts traditional, era-specific gender roles and labor.

Official Synopsis

In this Traveltalk series short we learn that four million ethnic French, German and Italian people live in Switzerland. The Alps and their important part in the country's history is noted. We view vividly-coloured alpine wildflowers which cover the mountain meadows in the spring. We see rushing mountain streams, fed by melting snows, and then learn of colourful alpine chalets and traditional wood-carving amongst other highlights.

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