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General Sutter
General Sutter

GENERAL SUTTER

Directed by Benny Fasnacht
Switzerland, United States, 1999
Drama

Synopsis

Washington, D.C., June 12, 1866, one year after the end of the Civil War: in a studio located in the capital’s center, Frank Buchser paints a portrait of the famous Swiss emigré, General Sutter. While Sutter poses, he relates his impressive life story to the artist.

Synopsis

Washington, D.C., June 12, 1866, one year after the end of the Civil War: in a studio located in the capital’s center, Frank Buchser paints a portrait of the famous Swiss emigré, General Sutter. While Sutter poses, he relates his impressive life story to the artist.