18 June 2025
A piano standing alone on a suspended footbridge, a melody rising through the stillness of alpine pastures, notes flowing along ancient water channels before weaving their way between larches and stone. This breathtaking setting becomes the stage for a moving journey led by Loris Mittaz, a young pianist whose playing resonates with vibrant emotion.
Directed by Anthony Vuignier, this short film transforms Loris’ music into the thread of a personal and visually stunning exploration of the landscapes of Crans-Montana. Where Loris’ eyes can no longer see – as he slowly loses his sight due to illness – Anthony’s lens takes over, capturing the invisible and shedding light on the pure inspiration that moves the pianist’s hands.
“These landscapes were once familiar to my eyes. Now, it is my piano that guides me to feel them differently. I am Loris Mittaz, a visually impaired pianist, and I invite you to journey with me through the iconic places of my region.”
Filmed in extraordinary and remote locations, this short film is the result of a rare artistic, human, and logistical adventure. Every frame, every note, every moment of silence tells a story, a different perspective on the world, where music becomes a universal language, a bridge between the visible and the invisible.
On Tuesday 17 June 2025, nearly 200 guests gathered at the Cinécran cinema in Crans-Montana for the premiere screening. The projection was followed by an open conversation with Loris Mittaz and Anthony Vuignier, offering an authentic glimpse behind the scenes of the filming process. The evening concluded with an intimate piano recital by Loris — a raw and moving performance that felt like a natural extension of the film itself.
The short film is now available online on YouTube, allowing everyone to experience, or relive, this immersive musical and visual journey at any time. Whether or not you know Crans-Montana, let yourself be moved. This is more than a film. It is an encounter between a musician and his homeland, between sight and sound, between what we see... and what we feel.
