GOLD
by Christian Wehrlin & Pascal Glatz
Production: Contrast Film
Producer: Stephan Eichenberger
Two-thirds of the world’s gold is secretly refined in neutral Switzerland, washing away the blood that sticks to it. Switzerland plays a hidden yet crucial role in the global gold trade. In 2022, Swiss gold exports exceeded $100 billion – over a quarter of the country’s total exports. However, much of this gold originates from African and Latin American nations, where it is mined under inhumane conditions, often by children, in unregulated environments dominated by organized crime, corruption, and environmental devastation. Inspired by true events, GOLD follows the journey of gold from the blood-stained mines of Africa to Switzerland’s hidden refineries, where it is transformed into clean «Swiss Gold.» A six-part thriller series.