Jean-Stéphane Bron

Jean-Stéphane Bron

Filmmaker & Screenwriter

Jean-Stéphane Bron

About

Jean-Stéphane Bron is a Swiss filmmaker and screenwriter born in Lausanne in 1969. A graduate of the École Cantonale d’Art de Lausanne (ECAL), he is celebrated for his politically charged documentaries that blend narrative techniques with real-world observation. Co-founder of Bande à Part Films, his works often explore democracy, power, and societal shifts with a sharp, humanistic lens.

Years Active: 1995-Present

Signature Style: Hybrid documentary storytelling with cinematic flair

Awards & Recognition

  • 2004 - Swiss Film Award - Best Documentary (Le Génie Helvétique)
  • 2011 - Swiss Film Award - Best Documentary (Cleveland Versus Wall Street)
  • 2018 - Swiss Film Award - Best Documentary (L’Opéra de Paris)

Notable Works

Le Génie Helvétique
Le Génie Helvétique

Type: Documentary

Year: 2003

Network/Studio: Bande à Part Films

Genre: Political Documentary

Avg. Rating: 7.5/10

Mon Frère Se Marie
Mon Frère Se Marie

Type: Feature Film

Year: 2006

Network/Studio: Bande à Part Films

Genre: Comedy-Drama

Avg. Rating: 6.8/10

Cleveland Versus Wall Street
Cleveland Versus Wall Street

Type: Documentary

Year: 2010

Network/Studio: Bande à Part Films

Genre: Docu-Fiction

Avg. Rating: 7.2/10

L’Expérience Blocher
L’Expérience Blocher

Type: Documentary

Year: 2013

Network/Studio: Bande à Part Films

Genre: Political Documentary

Avg. Rating: 7/10

L’Opéra de Paris
L’Opéra de Paris

Type: Documentary

Year: 2017

Network/Studio: Les Films Pelléas

Genre: Cultural Documentary

Avg. Rating: 7.8/10

Upcoming Projects

The Deal
The Deal

Release: 2025

Network/Studio: Arte

Genre: Political Drama Series

Status: Post-Production