Lukas Hobi

Born in Basel back in ’84, Lukas Hobi’s been kicking around the Swiss film scene for a while now, and honestly, the guy’s got range. He’s not just hiding behind the camera—he’s out there producing and acting, doing the whole creative juggle. People probably know him best for "Heidi" from 2015. That one? Pure Swiss nostalgia, straight-up alpine vibes, and honestly, it’s the kind of movie that makes you want to move to the mountains and befriend a goat. Hobi’s fingerprints are all over that heartfelt, classic adaptation, and he really nails the tone—warm, a little bit cheeky, and totally sincere. Then there’s "Gotthard" (2016). That’s not your average Sunday night flick. It’s a drama about the folks who built the Gotthard tunnel, sweating it out deep under the Alps. Gritty, tense, and packed with real human struggle. Hobi jumps into the role of producer with both feet—managing a whopper of a project, tons of extras, period costumes, the works. You can tell he likes a challenge. And he’s not slowing down. "Late Shift" (2025) is coming up, and if the buzz is to be believed, it’s something different again—mixing interactive storytelling with traditional drama. It’s got people talking, and Hobi’s there at the helm, pushing boundaries. Say what you want, but the guy’s got guts, and he’s not afraid to shake things up in Swiss cinema.