Frank Matter
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Frank Matter

Born 1964-06-08 · Sissach, Switzerland

Frank Matter is a Swiss filmmaker, writer, producer, cinematographer and reporter. He first worked as a reporter for various Swiss magazines and newspapers. In 1992 he got into filmmaking as an assitant director on Peter Aschwanden’s «Unzucht – Ermittlungen im Fall des Pädophilen H.». A year later he moved to Brooklyn, where he has been working for many years. After returning to Basel in 2006, he founded the film production company soap factory GmbH. His films have garnered numerous international awards.

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Known for

Play with the Devil – Becoming Zeal & ArdorViewing moment
Play with the Devil – Becoming Zeal & Ardor
2023
Arada★ 7Viewing moment
Arada
2021
Thomas Hirschhorn – Gramsci MonumentViewing moment
Thomas Hirschhorn – Gramsci Monument
2015
The Definition of Insanity★ 10Viewing moment
The Definition of Insanity
2005
MoroccoViewing moment
Morocco
1997
Grozny Blues★ 6.8Viewing moment
Grozny Blues
2015
In the Garden of SoundsViewing moment
In the Garden of Sounds
2010
La Buena Vida - The Good Life★ 6Viewing moment
La Buena Vida - The Good Life
2015
Von heute auf morgenViewing moment
Von heute auf morgen
2013
Parallel LivesViewing moment
Parallel Lives
2021
I'll be your mirrorViewing moment
I'll be your mirror
2021
E.1027: Eileen Gray and the House by the Sea★ 6.4Viewing moment
E.1027: Eileen Gray and the House by the Sea
2024
Ruäch – A Journey Into Yenish Europe★ 8Viewing moment
Ruäch – A Journey Into Yenish Europe
2023

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