Lydia – Aufzeichnungen aus dem Irrenhaus

Name: Lydia – Aufzeichnungen aus dem Irrenhaus
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2026-02-05
Duration: 1 h 8 min
Cast: Anja Andersen Rüegg, Judith Hofmann

Feb 5, 2026Documentary1h 8mSwitzerland

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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Cast & characters

Anja Andersen Rüeggas Lydia

Judith Hofmannas Lydia (voice)

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DirectorStefan Jung

ScreenplayTo be announced

ProducersStefan Jung

StatusReleased

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