Volunteer(2020)
Volunteer Synopsis
A film about the unprecedented Swiss grassroots movement of regular citizens who rise to aid thousands of refugees stranded at the European borders. In rich and safe Switzerland people from all backgrounds leave their regular life behind to support people in need. There is a Swiss farmer and his wife who keep cows in the Swiss Alps, a former commander of the Swiss Army, an elder rich lady residing at the lakeside, and a successful comedian and entertainer. These unexperienced volunteers take on an adventure that will change their lives forever.
Volunteer (2020) is a documentary film directed by Lorenz Nufer, released on January 23, 2020 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Ileana Heer Castelletti, Thomas Hirschi, Sarah Hirschi-Gerber and Michael Grossenbacher. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Lorenz Nufer
- Producers:
- Peter Zwierko
- Cinematographer:
- Severin Kuhn
- Production:
- Sulaco Film GmbH, SRF
- Status:
- Released
Volunteer Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Lorenz Nufer, produced by Peter Zwierko.
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Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Volunteer – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Volunteer online?
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Volunteer (2020) is available to stream on filmingo and Cinu, and to rent or buy from filmingo. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Volunteer?
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The main cast of Volunteer (2020) includes Ileana Heer Castelletti, Thomas Hirschi, Sarah Hirschi-Gerber, Michael Grossenbacher and Michael Räber. The film was directed by Lorenz Nufer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Volunteer released?
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Volunteer was released on January 23, 2020 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Volunteer worth watching?
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Volunteer (2020) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.