Lydia – Aufzeichnungen aus dem Irrenhaus
2026·1h 8min
Documentary
She was a prisoner in the corset of social constraints and conventions – and at the same time she fought for a self-determined life as a woman – Lydia Welti-Escher, the daughter of politician and business leader Alfred Escher. Due to an extramarital liaison, the Swiss authorities had her committed to a psychiatric ward.
Director:Stefan JungCast:Anja Andersen Rüegg, Judith Hofmann
She was a prisoner in the corset of social constraints and conventions – and at the same time she fought for a self-determined life as a woman – Lydia Welti-Escher, the daughter of politician and business leader Alfred Escher. Due to an extramarital liaison, the Swiss authorities had her committed to a psychiatric ward.
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Original Title
Lydia – Aufzeichnungen aus dem Irrenhaus
Status
Released
Release Date
2026-02-05
Original Language
German
Production Country
Switzerland
