Swiss Bard Walter Lietha's Voice Silenced After Shaping 1970s
Walter Lietha, a Swiss folk singer known as the "Bündner Barde," was a defining voice in 1970s Swiss music before falling silent. His work, including the song "Plitsch Platsch Forever!" about a swimming pool democracy lesson, is revisited in a new Swiss family film by director Natascha Beller. Beller discusses the challenges of filming with children and issues in Swiss film funding. Lietha's legacy is tied to his unique blend of folk and political commentary during that era.
Key facts
- Walter Lietha was a Swiss folk singer from Graubünden.
- He was known as the 'Bündner Barde'.
- His voice shaped Swiss music in the 1970s.
- He later fell silent.
- His song 'Plitsch Platsch Forever!' is featured in a new film.
- The film is a Swiss family movie directed by Natascha Beller.
- Beller discusses rules for filming with children.
- She also addresses problems with Swiss film funding.
Entities
Artists
- Walter Lietha
- Natascha Beller
Locations
- Switzerland
- Graubünden