Tscharniblues II 2019
In 1979 Bern's Tscharnergut tower block, a group of friends led by Bernhard Nick and Christoph Eggimann captured their youthful ideals on Super 8 film in the raw, unfiltered cult classic *Dr Tscharniblues*.
Director: Aron Nick
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tscharniblues II (2019) about?
The film follows director Aron Nick as he reunites the creators of a 1979 Super 8 cult film shot in Bern's Tscharnergut tower block. Four decades on, they reflect on the dreams, choices, and disappointments that have shaped their lives since then.
Who directed Tscharniblues II?
Aron Nick, who also co-starred in the original film, directs this introspective documentary as a follow-up to his family's cinematic legacy.
Who stars in Tscharniblues II?
The documentary features Bernhard Nick, Christoph Eggimann, Stefan Kurt, Stephan Ribi, Yves Progin, and Aron Nick, many of whom first appeared in the 1979 original.
Is Tscharniblues II (2019) worth watching?
As a character-driven Swiss documentary, it offers raw emotional insight rather than spectacle. Fans of personal film history and generational storytelling will find it moving, especially if they appreciate reflections on youth versus maturity.
How long is Tscharniblues II?
The film runs for 84 minutes.
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About Tscharniblues II (2019) — How 1979 ideals weigh on a generation revisited
In 1979 Bern's Tscharnergut tower block, a group of friends led by Bernhard Nick and Christoph Eggimann captured their youthful ideals on Super 8 film in the raw, unfiltered cult classic *Dr Tscharniblues*. Four decades later, their son and fellow filmmaker Aron Nick reunites the surviving members of that crew at the same concrete estate to confront where time has taken their dreams. Now a poignant documentary, *Tscharniblues II* weaves archival footage with candid present-day reflections to explore how commitment, compromise, and life's unexpected turns shape a generation.
Shot through with the grainy warmth of analog nostalgia and the unflinching honesty of a family conversation, the film balances nostalgia with sober self-examination. It asks whether the ideals that once burned so brightly still smolder or have quietly faded, while the city skyline—once a symbol of promise—now looms like a backdrop of unfulfilled promises. *Tscharniblues II (2019)* is more than a reunion; it's a mirror held up to the passage of time itself.