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Condor Films is a film and TV production company based in Zurich,

Switzerland ). Swiss law does not designate a ''capital'' as such, but the federal parliament and government are installed in Bern, while other federal institutions, such as the federal courts, are in other cities (Bellinzona, Lausanne, Luzern, Neuchâtel ...

. The company produces commercials, documentary films, feature films, image films, product films and interactive multimedia solutions. The company is also known by the brands ''Condor Productions'', ''Condor Communications'', ''Condor Corporate'', ''Condor Commercials'','' Studio Bellerive'', ''Condor Features'', ''Condor Audiovisuals'', ''Condor Movies & Series'' and ''Condor Pictures'' as well as ''Condor Documentaries''. In 2009 the group refocused marketing on its major brand ''Condor Films''. ''Condor Films'' is a founding member of The International Quorum of Motion Picture Producers IQMPP. Not to be confused with Condor Films formerly located in St.Louis MO and later Memphis TN. a firm that produced American industrial training films, Commercial documentaries and commercials.

History

''Condor Films'' has produced more than 952 commercials, more than 237 corporate films for international companies and over 55 feature films. The company was awarded with an

Academy Award The Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars, are awards for artistic and technical merit for the American and international film industry. The awards are regarded by many as the most prestigious, significant awards in the entertainment ind ...

for best foreign picture in 1991 for its feature film Journey of Hope by director

Xavier Koller Xavier Koller (born 1944, Schwyz, Switzerland) is a Swiss film director and screenwriter. He is most known for his work on the Disney live action film '' Squanto: A Warrior's Tale'', an adventure historical fiction film based on the life of Squa ...

. Condor Films defines itself as a transmedia production company for moving images. It creates and produces audiovisual content for cinema, TV and the Internet.
Condor Films Ltd. was founded in 1947 by Dr. Heinrich Fueter. In 1964 the company was the first Swiss company to produce commercials. From 1987 to 2005. the Zurich-based media company

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owned 70% of ''Condor Films''. In 2005 the company was bought by a group centered around Managing Director Kristian Widmer in an MBO. In 2006 Condor Films bought 100% of FaroTV, a Swiss-based TV production company. In 2008, Kristian Widmer became the major shareholder.

Filmography

''Condor Films'' has produced: * Commercials for

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, Schweiz Tourismus,

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, Bicoflex, Axpo,

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, Emmi,

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and

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, * Sponsored films for

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, Die Post, Swisslos,

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, Coop,

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, Louis Widmer,

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, Bank Vontobel, Sika AG,

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, Mettler Toledo, IWC Schaffhausen, BMW and

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, Schweizer Grenzwachtkorps,

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, Neue Aargauer Bank, Georg Fischer, SBB and

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, * Interactive online applications for Gerber, PostFinance, Post Finance, and IWC Schaffhausen, * Documentaries starring

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and studying the Mount-Everest-Expedition of 1952, * Features for cinema and TV with

Gérard Depardieu Gérard Xavier Marcel Depardieu, CQ (, , ; born 27 December 1948) is a French actor, filmmaker, businessman and vineyard owner since 1989 who is one of the most prolific thespians in film history having completed over 250 films since 1967 alm ...

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Anja Kling Anja Kling (born 22 March 1970) is a German actress. She is the younger sister of actress Gerit Kling. Selected filmography * ' (1989) * ' (1994, TV series) * ' (1995) * ' (1995, TV miniseries) * '' From Hell to Hell'' (1997) * '' La piovra ...

Michael Gwisdek Michael Gwisdek (14 January 1942 – 22 September 2020) was a German actor and film director. Career He began his acting career in East Germany and has appeared in more than 130 films and television shows since 1968. His debut film as a direct ...

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, Lars Rudolph and with directors

Daniel Schmid Daniel Walter Schmid (26 December 1941 – 5 August 2006) was a Swiss theatre and film director. Biography In 1982, his film '' Hécate'' was entered into the 33rd Berlin International Film Festival. His film '' Beresina, or the Last Days of ...

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, Rolf Lyssy and

Dani Levy Dani Levy (born 17 November 1957) is a Swiss filmmaker, theatrical director, screenwriter and actor. Biography Levy was born to a Jewish family in Switzerland in 1957.

, * Short films for IWC Schaffhausen starring

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and

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* Musicvideos with

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and the

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. * Circlevision-, 4D-Motion-Simulator-,

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-Dome and 70mm-films for

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with directors

Dani Levy Dani Levy (born 17 November 1957) is a Swiss filmmaker, theatrical director, screenwriter and actor. Biography Levy was born to a Jewish family in Switzerland in 1957.

Michael Ballhaus Michael Ballhaus, A.S.C. (5 August 1935 – 12 April 2017) was a German cinematographer who collaborated with directors such as Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Martin Scorsese, Mike Nichols and James L. Brooks. He was a member of both the Academy of ...

, Ralph van Deusen,

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and Michael Steiner, as well as for the Swiss National Exhibition Landesausstellung Expo.02 * 3D-Films for Paul Scherrer Institut PSI *

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s und branded entertainment for

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, Charles Vögele, Helsana, Qualipet, Hills,

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, Gesundheitsförderung Schweiz and Weight Watchers. Condor's TV unit "FaroTV" is involved in the creation and production of TV-shows such as * "The HolidayCheckers", a TV show starring Tanja Gutmann * "Joya Runs", a TV gameshow starring Andrea Jansen for Sat1 Schweiz, * "Celebrations - Where are the Heroes", a TV show for Sat1 Schweiz, * "Move-in!", a TF hhow starring Viola Tami for Sat1 Schweiz, * "Chor auf Bewährung", a reality soap for

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SF2, * "Tierische Freunde", a TV series for

SF1, * The Swiss primetime Saturday show "Happy Day", starring Roebi Koller for

SF1 * "Bauer ledig sucht", a TV series starring Marco Fritsche for TV Broadcaster 3plus * the creation and production of the TV casting show "Einer wie Beni" starring Bernhard Thurnheer for Swiss Sport Television SSF.

Awards

* 1991: Academy Award (Oscar) for Journey of Hope * 2010: World Luxury Award, Gold Award for "Spirit of Navigation" * 2011: Art Directors Club Switzerland, 5 Awards * 2011: Cannes Lion for "More than Mountains" (Client: Swiss Tourism, Agency: Spillmann/Felser/Leo Burnett); Shortlisted for the Cannes Lions Film 'Craft' category for Camera in "More than Mountains" Winner Canneslions 2011

External links

* ''Condor Films'' a
Procinema
* ''Condor Films'' in the

Swiss Film Archive The Swiss Film Archive (French: ''Cinémathèque suisse'', German: ''Schweizer Filmarchiv'') is a Swiss state-approved noncommercial foundation based in Lausanne. Its aims are to collect, protect, study and present film archives.Cinémathèque suisse

References

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