Lydia – Aufzeichnungen aus dem Irrenhaus

Lydia – Aufzeichnungen aus dem Irrenhaus (2026)

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.

  • Release Date: 2026-02-05
  • Runtime: 1h 8min
  • Director: Stefan Jung

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Cast

  • Anja Andersen Rüegg

    Lydia

  • Judith Hofmann

    Lydia (voice)