The Fortress
The personal stories of the people from all around the world waiting for a decision in an asylum-seekers centre in one of most restrictive countries in the world, Switzerland.
Where to watch The Fortress in United States
Can I watch The Fortress in United States? Yes — you can stream The Fortress in United States on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel.
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Where is The Fortress streaming around the world?
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| United States | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | — |
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| United Kingdom | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | — |
| Canada | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | — |
| Australia | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | — |
| Germany | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | — |
| France | — | Sooner |
| Spain | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | — |
| Brazil | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | — |
| Japan | MUBI | — |
About The Fortress
The Fortress is a 2008 French-language documentary film directed by Fernand Melgar. It has a runtime of 1h 44m. In United States, it is currently streaming on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel.
The Fortress was produced by Climage, SRG SSR, and ARTE GEIE and made in Switzerland. It was released on August 6, 2008.
- Director
- Fernand Melgar
- Release date
- August 6, 2008
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Switzerland
- Production
- Climage, SRG SSR, ARTE GEIE
The Fortress cast & crew
The Fortress was directed by Fernand Melgar.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Camille Cottagnoud and it was produced by Stéphane Goël and Fernand Melgar.
Is The Fortress worth watching?
At 1h 44m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy documentary, The Fortress is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Fortress
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The Fortress — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Fortress in United States?
The Fortress is streaming on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is The Fortress on MUBI?
Yes — The Fortress is currently available on MUBI in United States.
▸What language is The Fortress in?
The Fortress is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Fortress?
The Fortress runs 1 hours 44 minutes (104 minutes).
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