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Architecture of Happiness
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Architecture of Happiness

Sep 11, 2025
1h 17m
★ 6.0

Overview

For a hundred years, the former fishing village of Campione d'Italia, an Italian enclave in Switzerland, has drawn enormous wealth from a monumental casino. There is hardly a resident who has not benefited economically or socially from it. But the bankruptcy of this colossus destroys all prospects and autonomy. The reopening gives the village one last chance.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Mira Film
Filmtank
RSI
SRF
SRG SSR

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