Open Letters
Between 1931 to 2002, Switzerland issued some six million seasonal residence permits, known as "A" permits, to immigrant workers. This status carried drastic rules, such as a ban on family reunification and a stay in Switzerland limited to nine months a year. In open letters, former seasonal workers and their children recount the impact this system had on their lives.
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Open Letters
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Mar 12, 2023
Runtime
1h 1m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
80%
Original Title
Lettres ouvertes
Production Companies
Earthling Productions, Gena John and The Kids, RTS
Director
Katharine Dominicé
Description
Between 1931 to 2002, Switzerland issued some six million seasonal residence permits, known as "A" permits, to immigrant workers. This status carried drastic rules, such as a ban on family reunification and a stay in Switzerland limited to nine months a year. In open letters, former seasonal workers and their children recount the impact this system had on their lives.