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Grounding: The Last Days of Swissair

Name: Grounding: The Last Days of Swissair
Director: Michael Steiner
Released: 2006
Duration: 120 min

Representation Score

1.7/10

Minimal

2006

Director

Michael Steiner

Runtime

120 minutes

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The documentary 'The Last Days of Swissair' provides a detailed look at the socio-economic fallout of a national crisis. Its main strength lies in its critique of institutional failures and the human costs of poor management. However, the film remains tied to the traditional demographics of the institutions it examines, lacking broader demographic representation and diverse social perspectives. The documentary prioritizes the deconstruction of power and capitalist structures over the inclusion of diverse identities or varied social viewpoints.

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Category Breakdown

Does Grounding: The Last Days of Swissair have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The documentary focuses solely on corporate logistics and the economic consequences of a bankruptcy. It does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-straight identities.

How does Grounding: The Last Days of Swissair portray gender?

Limited

The story centers around traditional, male-dominated corporate structures of the early 2000s. It focuses on CEO Mario Corti and does not show significant roles for women in executive decisions.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Grounding: The Last Days of Swissair?

Limited

The film reflects the actual demographics of the Swiss aviation and executive sectors in 2001. The subjects are mostly similar, reflecting the era's socio-cultural makeup.

How does Grounding: The Last Days of Swissair represent religion and culture?

Good

The film critiques neoliberal management and capitalist systems. It documents how the collapse of a national symbol affects the collective morale of Switzerland.

Does Grounding: The Last Days of Swissair include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no visible representation of physical or neurodivergent disabilities. The focus remains on socioeconomic and corporate issues rather than individual health conditions.

Present on Screen

Offers a nuanced critique of neoliberal corporate management and capitalist structures.
Successfully deconstructs the collapse of a major national institution and its impact on morale.

Limited or Absent

Remains focused on traditional, homogeneous corporate hierarchies, lacking demographic diversity.
Does not represent LGBTQ+ identities, diverse racial backgrounds, or disabilities.

Official Synopsis

The demise of airline Swissair in 2001 was a huge blow to Switzerland's economy and to the country's morale. It was a sad day for Swiss history when the airline's fleet was grounded on 2 October 2001. "Grounding" is set during the last days of the doomed airline, and tells the story of manager Mario A. Corti's unhappy fate, the last, unlucky CEO at the traditional airline company, as well as of all those nameless people who lost almost everything in the maelstrom of Swissair's downfall: their job, home and their belief in Switzerland.

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