Small Freedom (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1978, Small Freedom is a documentary film directed by Hans-Ulrich Schlumpf, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. The allotment gardens on the outskirts of the city of Zurich provide hundreds of unpropertied men and women with a home which they are unable to find in the impersonal rented blocks in which they live. The gardens represent their hobby, their freedom and their living space, which exists side by side with hard work. They cannot however own these "homes" and the film shows the chronicle of the events which took place in 1976 - 77 when construction of the Zurich wholesale market hall destroyed 150 gardens and made many people "homeless". This portrait of a group is complemented by the stories of three individuals.
Who’s in it. Small Freedom stars Franz Sailer as Himself, Alex Bruggmann as Himself, Trudy Bruggmann as Herself and Bruno Giezendanner as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Small Freedom sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Small Freedom page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Small Freedom (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Small Freedom change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Small Freedom worth watching?
- Small Freedom holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Small Freedom?
- Small Freedom stars Franz Sailer, Alex Bruggmann, Trudy Bruggmann and Bruno Giezendanner.
- When was Small Freedom released?
- Small Freedom was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.