Volunteer
2020, German. Directed by Lorenz Nufer & Anna Thommen.
A film about the unprecedented Swiss grassroots movement of regular citizens who rise to aid thousands of refugees stranded at the European borders. In rich and safe Switzerland people from all backgrounds leave their regular life behind to support people in need. There is a Swiss farmer and his wife who keep cows in the Swiss Alps, a former commander of the Swiss Army, an elder rich lady residing at the lakeside, and a successful comedian and entertainer. These unexperienced volunteers take on an adventure that will change their lives forever.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
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Volunteer runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
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Volunteer isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 23 January 2020. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Volunteer?
If you liked Volunteer, try 49 Up, God Grew Tired of Us, 180° South.
Who directed Volunteer?
Volunteer (2020) was directed by Lorenz Nufer and Anna Thommen and stars Ileana Heer Castelletti, Thomas Hirschi, Sarah Hirschi-Gerber.