Directing
Olivier Sillig
Born — Died
1951-05-18 — 2026-04-29
Place of birth
Losanna, Svizzera
Known for
Directing
Credits
4 titles
Olivier Sillig was born in 1951 in Lausanne. After studying fine arts in London, he studied psychology, before later becoming a programmer analyst, painter, screenwriter, writer, photogrpaher and filmmaker.
Known for
It's 1st August - Swiss National Day. Superintendent Knöbel's peace and quiet is suddenly disturbed by the trifling case of a stolen football. What has 10-year-old Samb from Africa got to do with all this?
Samb and the Superintendent
1998
Senegal. Samuel, a seven-year-old boy, finds himself locked up with Umbo the Wolof. Three meters above the ground is a tiny window. To escape, Samuel must get Umbo's help.
Umbo and Samuel
1995
A Fishermann is assaulted and taken hostage by an escaped prisoner. During the escape, the balance of power shifts
Naked like a fish in the water
1994
Behind the camera
It's 1st August - Swiss National Day. Superintendent Knöbel's peace and quiet is suddenly disturbed by the trifling case of a stolen football. What has 10-year-old Samb from Africa got to do with all this?
Samb and the Superintendent
1998
It's 1st August - Swiss National Day. Superintendent Knöbel's peace and quiet is suddenly disturbed by the trifling case of a stolen football. What has 10-year-old Samb from Africa got to do with all this?
Samb and the Superintendent
1998
Senegal. Samuel, a seven-year-old boy, finds himself locked up with Umbo the Wolof. Three meters above the ground is a tiny window. To escape, Samuel must get Umbo's help.
Umbo and Samuel
1995
A Fishermann is assaulted and taken hostage by an escaped prisoner. During the escape, the balance of power shifts
Naked like a fish in the water
1994