Special Flight (2011)
Vol spécial
Overview
Switzerland still carries out special flights, where passengers, dressed in diapers and helmets, are chained to their seats for 40 hours at worst. They are accompanied by police officers and immigration officials. The passengers are flown to their native countries, where they haven't set foot in in up to twenty years, and where their lives might be in danger. Children, wives and work are left behind in Switzerland. Near Geneva, in Frambois prison, live 25 illegal immigrants waiting for deportation. They are offered an opportunity to say goodbye to their families and return to their native countries on a regular flight, escorted by plain-clothes police officers. If they refuse this offer, the special flight is arranged fast and unexpectedly. The stories behind the locked cells are truly heartbreaking.
Where to watch Special Flight
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| United States | MUBI | — | — |
| United Kingdom | MUBI | — | — |
| Canada | MUBI, Tenk | Tenk | — |
| Australia | MUBI | — | — |
| Ireland | MUBI | — | — |
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| India | MUBI | — | — |
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| Germany | MUBI | — | — |
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What is Special Flight about?
Switzerland still carries out special flights, where passengers, dressed in diapers and helmets, are chained to their seats for 40 hours at worst. They are accompanied by police officers and immigration officials. The passengers are flown to their native countries, where they haven't set foot in in up to twenty years, and where their lives might be in danger. Children, wives and work are left behind in Switzerland. Near Geneva, in Frambois prison, live 25 illegal immigrants waiting for deportation. They are offered an opportunity to say goodbye to their families and return to their native countries on a regular flight, escorted by plain-clothes police officers. If they refuse this offer, the special flight is arranged fast and unexpectedly. The stories behind the locked cells are truly heartbreaking. Special Flight is a Documentary movie, released on 2011-08-06, runtime 103 minutes.
Is Special Flight worth watching?
TMDB users rate Special Flight 6.4 out of 10 from 14 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Special Flight?
In the United States, Special Flight streams on MUBI. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Fernand Melgar
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