Italy!!

Thrilled to announce that VAGABOND, directed by Philippe Woodtli, has been selected to compete at the XXV annual Reggio Film Festival, which will be held in Reggio Emilia from 7th through 15th November!!

The screening will take place on Thursday 12 November at 10.00 pm
MULTIPLO CULTURAL CENTRE – CAVRIAGO

Yet another success for this fascinating thriller, produced in Switzerland by Raphael Hug, which has been screened at film festivals across Europe, Asia and America.

VAGABOND has just enjoyed success this month in the US, where Nino Michel has been honoured for his impressive cinematography.

Philippe Woodtli about VAGABOUND:

What I wanted to tell with this story comes from my fascination with gambling schemes, cons, and the art of misdirection. I’ve always been drawn to the idea that someone can spend years mastering a skill, not to win fairly, but to outsmart the system and take money from a mark with precision. That world has always captivated me, and it’s the kind of story I love watching. With Vagabond, I wanted to show how I would approach a con like this. Not just how to pull it off, but why the con itself is often the easy part. It’s the getaway that really decides everything.

I’m drawn to the gangster world because in that space, only one thing truly matters: trust. Who is really on your side, and who isn’t. The same is true for a card mechanic’s team at the poker table. You need total preparation. You need to know every angle. And most importantly, you need the right partner. If you don’t, things go bad fast.

That’s what I wanted to explore. The precision, the pressure, and the betrayal behind the illusion.