Longwave_
It is April 1974 and Julie Dujonc-Renens, young feminist journalist and the cunning Joseph-Marie Cauvin, leading reporter for the Swiss radio, have been sent to Portugal to investigate Switzerland’s aid to poor countries. Sparks fly during the bus trip with Bob, sound engineer approaching retirement. The projects financed by Switzerland prove to be calamitous and the workers’ revolution that suddenly breaks out doesn’t help, obliging our heroes to disregard first the radio’s management, and then their own codes of conduct.
Starring
Valérie Donzelli, Michel Vuillermoz, Patrick Lapp
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Longwave was released 13 years ago in 2013.
Overview
It is April 1974 and Julie Dujonc-Renens, young feminist journalist and the cunning Joseph-Marie Cauvin, leading reporter for the Swiss radio, have been sent...
Longwave is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 25m.
CAST (13)
Valérie Donzelli
Julie
Michel Vuillermoz
Cauvin
Patrick Lapp
Bob
Francisco Belard
Pelé
Jean-Stéphane Bron
Philippe de Roulet
Paul Riniker
Conseiller fédéral
Patrícia André
Analea
Adrien Barazzone
Bertrand
Gisela João
João Maria Pinto
José Eduardo
Le directeur de la station d'épuration
Teresa Faria
La tenancière
Bruno Schiappa
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Longwave about?
It is April 1974 and Julie Dujonc-Renens, young feminist journalist and the cunning Joseph-Marie Cauvin, leading reporter for the Swiss radio, have been sent to Portugal to investigate Switzerland’s aid to poor countries. Sparks fly during the bus trip with Bob, sound engineer approaching retirement. The projects financed by Switzerland prove to be calamitous and the workers’ revolution that suddenly breaks out doesn’t help, obliging our heroes to disregard first the radio’s management, and then their own codes of conduct.
How long is Longwave?
Longwave has a runtime of 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Who stars in Longwave?
The cast of Longwave includes Valérie Donzelli, Michel Vuillermoz, Patrick Lapp, Francisco Belard, Jean-Stéphane Bron.
What is the rating of Longwave?
Longwave has a rating of 5.6 out of 10 based on 42 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Comedy