---
title: "Gr\u00fcningers Fall"
year: 1998
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/gruningers-fall-1998"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 130270
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 8.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Grüningers Fall (1998) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/gruningers-fall-1998

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Grüningers Fall is a film first released in 1998. Catalogued under Documentary.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A Swiss officer defies orders to rescue Nazi‑era refugees, risking his career."

### Why Watch
- Shows real civil courage in WWII
- Features eyewitness testimony
- Highlights a lesser‑known Swiss story

### Caveats & Content Note
- Serious tone may not suit casual viewers
- Pacing is methodical typical of documentaries
- Tone & Suitability: The documentary’s serious tone and historical focus make it appropriate for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: historical, inspirational, somber, investigative

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is Grüningers Fall about?
It documents a Swiss police officer’s effort to help refugees escape Nazi terror in the 1940s.

### Q: When was the film released?
It premiered on 16 February 1998.

### Q: How long is the documentary?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a documentary.

### Q: What happened to the officer after his actions?
He was sued by Swiss authorities, lost his job, and died in the early 1970s.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Grüningers Fall — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/130270)

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