Film Series at Ciné Theatre Gstaad
With its film series at Ciné Theatre Gstaad, the Menuhin Festival expands its programme with a cinematic perspective on music, artistic personalities and cultural legacy. A curated selection of music films and documentaries offers rare insights behind the scenes and tells the stories of defining moments in music history.
Each screening is introduced by a short introduction that creates a thematic link between screen and stage. The film series forms an integral part of the holistic Festival experience in 2026 and is addressed both to music lovers and to a curious audience eager to discover music and the legacy of Yehudi Menuhin from new perspectives.
Bruno Monsaingeon: «YEHUDI MENUHIN: THE VIOLIN OF THE CENTURY»
(1994, 131’)
Monday, 20 July 2026, 7.30 pm, Ciné Theatre Gstaad
Introduction by Bruno Monsaingeon
This documentary paints a moving portrait of Yehudi Menuhin, from celebrated child prodigy to committed humanist and bridge-builder between cultures. Archival footage and personal insights bring his artistic and human legacy vividly to life.
Henri-Georges Clouzot: «YEHUDI MENUHIN & HERBERT VON KARAJAN»
(1966, 43’)
Unknown: “YEHUDI MENUHIN & GLENN GOULD” (various shorter recordings)
Tuesday, 18 August 2026, 7.30 pm, Ciné Theatre Gstaad
Introduction by Daniel Hope
Two exceptional film documents: Yehudi Menuhin in artistic dialogue with Herbert von Karajan – filmed by the French director Henri-Georges Clouzot – as well as rare footage capturing his musical exchange with the Canadian pianist Glenn Gould.
Felice Zenoni: «YEHUDI MENUHIN: THE SWISS YEARS»
(1994, 131’)
Monday, 31 August 2026, 7.30 pm, Ciné Theatre Gstaad
Introduction by Jeremy Menuhin
Felice Zenoni’s film highlights Menuhin’s close connection with Gstaad, his work as the Festival’s founder and his vision of music as a humanistic force. A personal look at the Swiss chapter in the life of an artist of global stature.