Swiss men voted on women's rights in 1971—and some still said 'nein.'
In February 1971, a majority of Swiss men finally granted women equal political rights. However, eight cantons were still unable to bring themselves to take this step, including three cantons with a long tradition in Switzerland.
Direction
Bieri and Huwyler weaponize Swiss neutrality against itself.
Production
Archival footage that feels freshly excavated from shame.
Director
Beat Bieri
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Switzerland's 1971 referendum passed with 66% male approval—meaning one-third of Swiss men actively voted against women's rights.
Appenzell Innerrhoden only granted women local voting rights after the Swiss Supreme Court forced them in 1990—the last jurisdiction in Europe to do so.
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