Until the abyss

Environment

A documentary film that explores geothermal energy and its challenges.

In a bold quest to achieve its zero-carbon energy goals by 2050, Switzerland is turning to innovative and sustainable solutions.

Until the abyss delves into the heart of Switzerland's energy transition, exploring the fascinating and often overlooked potential of deep geothermal energy.

By discussing the potential of geothermal energy in Iceland and the Pohang earthquake, and closely following the protagonists of the drilling project in the small village of Vinzel in the canton of Vaud, as well as opponents of the deep geothermal project in Haute-Sorne in the Jura mountains, this documentary film offers a nuanced overview of the challenges and promises of geothermal energy, inviting viewers to reflect on the energy solutions of tomorrow.

Experts, engineers, and citizens reveal the hopes, successes, obstacles, and controversies of this energy transition.

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Production

Fanny Haussauer, Jonathan Lemieux

Assistant producer

Raphaël Vurlod

Journalist

Manon Germond

Scientific supervision

Brice Lecampion

Direction

Thierry Schwob

Photography

Nicolas Mesple, Jérôme Piguet, Thierry Schwob, Maxime Von der Mühll, Nicolas Vos, Charlotte Aebischer

Sound

Björn Cornelius, Julien Matthey, Olivier Ojeda

Editing

Thierry Schwob, Nicolas Vos

Sound editing & mix

Bruce Wuilloud

Colorgrading

Rodney Musso - Color Grade

Graphic design

Damien Wüthrich

Motion Design

Eloi Petetin, Thierry Schwob, Damien Wüthrich

Impact & Distribution

Nadia Kaelin, Clara Marbehant

With the support of

Suisse Énergie, Fonds National Suisse, Service de géologie sols et déchets du Canton de Genève, Direction de l'énergie du Canton de Vaud

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