«Behind Closed Doors» tells the true story of Greta, a survivor of abuse and human trafficking in Switzerland.
In an animated short film, she offers personal insights into a chapter of current Swiss history that couldn’t be more topical. Human trafficking has significantly increased in the last ten years, worldwide and in Switzerland. According to estimates, around 50 million people are affected, and yet, the issue often remains invisible in everyday life or is not even recognised.
Numbers and statistics on their own make it difficult to see the real picture. Greta, however, tells a story about what led to the current situation and what human trafficking can actually look like right here in Switzerland.
«In her thesis, Vivian Waldvogel skilfully and respectfully harnesses different platforms and means of design to facilitate an awareness campaign about human trafficking. [...] Finding the protagonist and providing a respectful setting for her was one part of this great challenge. The other was to find her own audio and visual language and to translate it into an original, independent format across the platforms. […]» – Excerpt supporting statement of the Subject Area Cast / Audiovisual Media
«The combination of a documentary report on human trafficking with metaphorical animation is innovative. It preserves the anonymity of those affected and makes the emotional experience visually accessible.» – Vivian Waldvogel
«As a designer, my aim is to communicate complex issues, especially socially relevant topics, in a comprehensible and accessible way that opens up new perspectives.» – Vivian Waldvogel