Lemania Film

The first ideas of what would become Lemania were written down in 2019. The ideas dealt with a relationship struggle, the timing of events in life, and characters that felt adrift. It was this drift that gave rise to exploring a sense of belonging and of the places that shape us.

Lavaux, and more broadly Switzerland, is one of the landscapes that shaped me. Its vineyards, its immaculate order, its summer and winter light ; all of it has brought me comfort and clarity throughout my life. But that same comfort has often felt stale and imprisoning. Behind the postcard serenity lies a strict demand for stability, an unquestionable obedience to rules and an unspoken adherence to emotional restraint.

Lemania is not an autobiographical film, but it is a personal one. Raphaël's journey mirrors a conflict I know intimately: he lives in a place that nurtured him yet never reflected him, whilst moving through a world that appears materially complete. He longs for answers but is constantly seduced by the distractions of proximity and desire. His story is not about victimhood but about inertia, about the silent drift that happens when you postpone the confrontation with your deepest self.

In our time, we are bombarded with the ideals of achieving goals. But what is also interesting is what happens before you even decide your goals, that period of uncertainty, of indecision, of fragility, of lostness; the period where your old self starts to crumble and the new you begins to take shape.

That is Lemania.

I wish I could have shot this many years ago. Yet, as I grew with this story, I realized that there were things that needed to fall in place first, both from a personal but also a social perspective. Timings have a cosmic element we can’t control, we can only try to be in tune with it.

Crowdfunding to me is about building a sense of community. Just like the characters in the film look for a sense of belonging so do I with this film. Filmmaking is always about creating a team but without a larger audience it feels insular. It’s a magical process when people come together to create something, I am merely stewarding this ship but without your contributions, comments and support, we will not get far.

Join us on this adventure!

We believe in being honest about the journey ahead. Crowdfunding is a collective leap of faith, and while our team is deeply committed and prepared, we want to acknowledge the inherent uncertainties in bringing a creative vision to life. Our primary risk is timeline-related and any force majeure events: film production is complex, and unforeseen delays in shooting, post-production can materially impact the completion process. We promise to prioritize quality and integrity over speed, and to keep you updated on the process.