Filmmaker Challenges Car Culture in Swiss Cities with ‘Automania’
Fabian Biasio, a Luzern filmmaker, explores his conflicted feelings about cars in his film ‘Automania,’ which questions the automobile’s dominance in Swiss society. As a cyclist who often feels threatened on the road, Biasio argues that cities prioritize vehicles over safe cycling infrastructure. Through provocative actions, including strolling down busy streets with a wooden frame mimicking a car’s size, he highlights the disproportionate space allocated to vehicles. Biasio’s reflections raise awareness about urban traffic planning and the need for cities to adapt for both cyclists and motorists.