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A Short Stay in Switzerland

  • TV Movie
  • 2009
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
627
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Julie Walters in A Short Stay in Switzerland (2009)
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Just after losing her husband to a similar condition, Dr. Anne Turner (Dame Julie Walters) is diagnosed with a fatal neurological condition. So she plans to end her life herself. Based on a ... Read allJust after losing her husband to a similar condition, Dr. Anne Turner (Dame Julie Walters) is diagnosed with a fatal neurological condition. So she plans to end her life herself. Based on a true story.Just after losing her husband to a similar condition, Dr. Anne Turner (Dame Julie Walters) is diagnosed with a fatal neurological condition. So she plans to end her life herself. Based on a true story.

  • Director
    • Simon Curtis
  • Writer
    • Frank McGuinness
  • Stars
    • Julie Walters
    • Stephen Campbell Moore
    • Lyndsey Marshal
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    627
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Simon Curtis
    • Writer
      • Frank McGuinness
    • Stars
      • Julie Walters
      • Stephen Campbell Moore
      • Lyndsey Marshal
    • 5User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 3 BAFTA Awards
      • 1 win & 11 nominations total

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    Top Cast25

    Julie Walters
    Julie Walters
    • Dr Anne Turner
    Stephen Campbell Moore
    Stephen Campbell Moore
    • Edward
    Lyndsey Marshal
    Lyndsey Marshal
    • Jessica
    Liz White
    Liz White
    • Sophie
    Michelle Fairley
    Michelle Fairley
    • Mrs Savery
    Will Knightley
    • Jack
    Patrick Malahide
    Patrick Malahide
    • Richard
    Harriet Walter
    Harriet Walter
    • Clare
    Sagar Arya
    Sagar Arya
    • Kedar
    Anthony Shuster
    Anthony Shuster
    • Stephen
    Bruce Alexander
    Bruce Alexander
    • Doctor
    Christian McKay
    Christian McKay
    • Carsten
    Peter Foley
    • Electrician
    Fergus Walsh
    • Interviewer
    Susan Porrett
    Susan Porrett
    • Receptionist
    Jenny Jules
    Jenny Jules
    • Patient
    Indira Pandit
    • Sophie's Baby
    Socks
    • Flora
    • Director
      • Simon Curtis
    • Writer
      • Frank McGuinness
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Fergus Walsh practically played himself in this movie since he was the interviewer of the real Anne Turner for the BBC back in 2006.
    • Goofs
      In January trees in Switzerland are bald. The filming must have taken place in summertime.
    • Quotes
      • [Anne is discussing her planned suicide with the doctor from Dignitas]
      • Swiss Doctor: The procedure will take place in our organisation's apartment. A trained volunteer will assist you. He will have to video you taking the medicine which I will prescribe.
      • Dr. Anne Turner: [in a weak voice] Yes, I understand.
      • Swiss Doctor: And your children will be with you.
      • Dr. Anne Turner: To the end, yes. It's what they want.
      • Swiss Doctor: Is it what *you* want, Dr Turner?
      • [Anne pauses for a long time]
      • Dr. Anne Turner: I thought it was. Thought I knew for sure. But now I know something I didn't before coming here.
      • Swiss Doctor: What is that?
      • Dr. Anne Turner: I've broken their hearts.
      • Swiss Doctor: By dying?
      • Dr. Anne Turner: By dying.
      • Swiss Doctor: You are honest. And your children, they are honest too?
      • Dr. Anne Turner: They are, yes.
      • Swiss Doctor: Then they are where they want to be - with you.
      • Dr. Anne Turner: [in a strong voice] Practical matters. Is the taste horribly bitter?
      • Swiss Doctor: It will be, yes.
      • Dr. Anne Turner: Does it ever fail?
      • Swiss Doctor: No, it never fails.
      • [the doctor signs a prescription for the barbiturate]
      • Swiss Doctor: It is a strange thing you do today. It does require courage. You have it.
    • Crazy credits
      In memory of Dr. Anne Turner who died in Zurich on 24th January 2006.
    • Connections
      Featured in Julie Walters: 'Anne Wasn't a Victim' (2009)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • January 25, 2009 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Eine kurze Reise in die Schweiz
    • Filming locations
      • Zürich, Kanton Zürich, Switzerland
    • Production company
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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