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Politik des Körpers:
cinema@SQUARE meets Philosophy Club St.Gallen

Ourbodiesnotonlyinfluenceoursubjectiveperception, butalsoclassifyuswithinsocietyandbecomeapoliticaldiscourseinthemselves.

InMarch, Cinema@SQUARE, incollaborationwiththePhilosophyClubSt.Gallenstudentassociation, willthereforebeshowingthreefilmsonthethemeofthepoliticsofthebody.The scars of South African apartheid, the murder of one's own child and self-destruction through unrestrained consumption will then be discussed in a panel discussion – Popcorn included. 

2 March: Fitting In
by Fabienne Steiner

9 March: Frieda's Fall
by Maria Brendle

16 March: Das grosse Fressen
by Marco Ferreri

Upcoming Events

Mon
09.03.
18:15
-
21:00
2026
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cinema@SQUARE: Friedas Fall

In 1904, Frieda Keller confessed the murder of her five-year-old son in St.Gallen. The trial became the scene of an emotional debate about morality, dignity and justice. Followed by a discussion with author Michèle Minelli.
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Location:
SQUARE, Raum Wiborada
east
Mon
16.03.
18:15
-
21:00
2026
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cinema@SQUARE: Das grosse Fressen

Four wealthy friends retreat to indulge in unrestrained eating, drinking and pleasure – an excessive celebration that quickly takes on grotesque proportions. Followed by a discussion with De Sade expert Michael Pfister.
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Location:
SQUARE, Raum Wiborada
east
Tue
17.03.
18:15
2026
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Iranian Cinema: Persepolis

Marjane grows up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution. Based on the graphic novel, this animated film depicts her struggle between personal freedom, family and political oppression.
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Location:
SQUARE, Raum Wiborada
east
Tue
28.04.
18:15
2026
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Iranian Cinema: Darbareye Elly

A seemingly harmless weekend trip to the Caspian Sea by a group of Iranian friends takes a dramatic turn. After the mysterious disappearance of Elly, lies, feelings of guilt and moral conflicts come to light.
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Location:
SQUARE, Raum Wiborada
east
Tue
12.05.
18:15
2026
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Iranian Cinema: Afsaid

A group of young women dress up as men to watch a football match in Tehran's stadium, despite it being forbidden. The film atmospherically depicts the absurd everyday reality of prohibitions, authority and resistance.
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Location:
SQUARE, Raum Wiborada
east

Recap Autumn 2025

[Translate to English:] Im Herbst 2025 wurde cinema@SQUARE von Prof. Dr. Caspar Hirschi kuratiert.
[Translate to English:] Dr. Roman Rossfeld, Experte für die Anbauschlachten in den zwei Weltkriegen, im Gespräch über den Schweizer Filmklassiker «Der schwarze Tanner».
[Translate to English:] Dr. Yves Partschefeld, Experte für Kriegserfahrung und -erinnerung in Osteuropa spricht mit Caspar Hirschi über das estnische Kriegsdrama «1944» von Elmo Nüganen.
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