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1 Essential Film from Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein on the atlas: the strongest films of its own cinema, and the films the rest of the world has set there. Every list is curated and ranked by hand.
1 Essential Film from Liechtenstein
Native cinema in Liechtenstein’s own creative voice — the passport route that earns visas and citizenship.
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1. Children of the Mountains
In a mountain village, a poor road worker and his hardworking wife struggle to make ends meet amid the gossip and prejudices of their neighbors. A modest Alpine drama, rare for being set in tiny Liechtenstein.
Film notesWhy & details
Curator’s note: Liechtenstein’s only domestically produced feature is a restored national landmark, filmed throughout the country and rooted in a local legend.
Selected by the Films Around the World editorial desk
Lists are ranked for craft, enduring reputation, influence, and depth of engagement with place. Native selections require a verified creative relationship to the country; souvenir selections require an outside creative lead and a country-centered story. Read the methodology.
Editorial review: 2026-07-13
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