Miteinander – füreinander
Commercial (1:17 min) · 2026
Day after day, members of parishes, associations, and church institutions dedicate themselves to helping others. They all embody the core values of the Catholic Church: closeness to God, community, compassion, and support in all circumstances.
Their dedication is now being brought to the public’s attention through the “Together – For One Another” campaign.
The cinema spot for the Catholic Church of Zurich places the work of grassroots individuals at the center of an atmospherically rich narrative structure. Through three cinematic vignettes, it depicts existential experiences that push people to their limits—the trauma of an accident, economic hardship, and the hopeful beginning of a new life. The narrative elevates the quiet, deeply motivated actions of these individuals to heroic moments, highlighting their presence where other systems fail. Precise visual design with strong compositions and match cuts weaves these life stories into a cohesive whole. The montage is ultimately held together by a corresponding musical composition and a voice-over that makes the shared, deeply human motivation behind the various fates tangible.
Credits
Director and Book
Ferdinand Stöckel
DoP
Leon Hörtrich
Executive Producer
Ansgar Wörner
1. AC
Nils Gabelgaard
Music
Leonard Küßner
Gaffer
Tom Gork
Set-Design
Erhard Jenei
H&M
Monia Söhner
Production companies
newtmrrw, David Schaerer Studio