Cinema@SQUARE

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

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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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SQUARE, Raum Wiborada

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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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SQUARE, Raum Wiborada

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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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SQUARE, Raum Wiborada

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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