Joakim, a young, compassionate caregiver working in a dementia ward, navigates the emotional toll of his work as he learns to accept the limits of his ability to help.
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Jérémie Jayraj Itty Director
United States release October 30, 2026 · Produced in Switzerland · Languages French, German, Italian
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Hochschule Luzern – Design Film Kunst / BA Animation Jürgen Haas
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SRF
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Hochschule Luzern (HSLU) Design & Kunst/Animation
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Hochschule Luzern (HSLU)
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Switzerland
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Original title
Stärneschii
Original language
German
Spoken on screen
French · German · Italian
Release dates
Switzerland · September 2, 2026
Premiere · Fantoche – Internationales Festival für Animationsfilm 2026 (World Premiere)
Switzerland · September 27, 2026
Limited theatrical · Part of Best Of Fantoche 2026 Tour for winning a Special Mention by the Swiss Jury
United States · October 30, 2026
Premiere · SCAD Savannah Film Festival 2026 (North American Premiere)
Switzerland
September 7, 2026 · TV · TV Premiere on SRF
November 14, 2026 · Premiere · Castellinaria Film Festival 2026
Ukraine
October 25, 2026 · Premiere · Molodist Kyiv Film Festival 2026 (International Premiere)
United Kingdom
November 10, 2026 · Premiere · Manchester Animation Festival 2026 (UK Premiere )
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