Bon vent Claude Goretta(2011)

Bon vent Claude Goretta is a documentary portrait of the influential Swiss filmmaker Claude Goretta, directed by Lionel Baier. Baier travels to Geneva to study Goretta's craft, particularly his masterpiece L'invitation from 1973, which he considers proof that Swiss cinema can achieve Chekhovian depth. Through conversations about technique—from practical effects to working with accomplished actors—Goretta reflects on his artistic approach and the meticulous attention to detail that defines his work. The film features interviews with Goretta alongside collaborators including Isabelle Huppert, Nathalie Baye, Michel Robin, and Frédérique Meininger, offering intimate insight into one of Switzerland's greatest filmmakers and his enduring influence on cinema.