7132 Thermal Cinema
For the fourth time this summer, the outdoor area and outdoor pool of the thermal baths will be transformed into what is probably the most exclusive open-air cinema in the Swiss Alps. For six weeks, the stage in front of the spectacular mountain backdrop belongs to Swiss producers, relevant blockbusters and architectural films.
On 25 July, the opening evening, we will screen the film drama «Maria» starring Hollywood icon Angelina Jolie. Between 30 July and 31 August, bathing by night will start at 9 pm on Wednesdays and Sundays with amovie underneath the stars.
Book your tickets for the thermal baths at [email protected] and start your movie night with a dinner at 7132 Red: Book online
Fri, 25 July
Maria (English, DE subtitles)
Pablo Larraín, 2024
This year’s 7132 Thermal Cinema will be opened by Hollywood icon Angelina Jolie, portraying legendary opera diva Maria Callas. Visually rich yet emotionally restrained, the film follows Callas through her final, delusional days, torn between her love for the stage and for Aristotle Onassis. Maria is the third in Pablo Larraín’s cinematic portrait series of extraordinary women of the 20th century, following Jackie and Spencer.
Wed, 30 July
Eileen Gray and the House by the Sea (English, DE subtitles)
Beatrice Minger & Christoph Schaub, 2024
Perched above the sea on the French Riviera, E.1027 is more than a building, it is the architectural manifesto of designer Eileen Gray and journalist Jean Badovici. Its name - a cryptic fusion of their initials. The house - a personal refuge, soon overtaken by Le Corbusier. Through poetic imagery and subtle dramatic structure, the film tells a story of creativity, freedom, and the male-dominated world in which Gray held her ground.
Sun, 3 August
Papa Moll (Swiss German, EN subtitles)
Manuel Flurin Hendry, 2017
A weekend alone with the kids? For Papa Moll, it quickly turns into a nerve-racking comedy. Between exploding vacuum cleaners, lost money, and an overly ambitious neighbor, things soon spiral out of control. Lovingly adapted from the beloved Swiss comic character, the film charms with warm-hearted humor and a nostalgic retro setting – perfect for light-hearted entertainment.
Wed, 6 August
Eden (English, DE subtitles)
Ron Howard, 2024
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Sun, 10 August
Und morgen seid ihr tot (Swiss German, EN subtitles)
Michael Steiner, 2021
The young Swiss couple Daniela Widmer and David Och were kidnapped in 2011 while traveling along the ancient Silk Road in Pakistan, abducted 500 kilometers away to war-torn Waziristan and handed over to the Taliban. The two are now held hostage for eight months under precarious conditions until they manage to escape from the Taliban, the only civilians to do so to date. Michael Steiner’s gripping feature film tells their true story from the perspective of the hostages. A powerful drama about courage, hope, and the fight for freedom.
Wed, 13 August
Lee (English, DE subtitles)
Ellen Kuras, 2025
Lee Miller, photographer icon, Vogue model, war journalist and artist, is portrayed documenting the second world war. Kate Winslet embodies the fascinating woman and her camera. From the liberation of Paris to the horrors of Dachau, Ellen Kuras’ biopic reveals a life lived with courage, contradictions, and uncompromising vision. A powerful homage to a boundary-breaking woman.
Sun, 17 August
Landesverräter (Swiss German, EN subtitles)
Michael Krummenacher, 2024
Swiss director Michael Krummenacher tells the true story of Ernst Schrämli. At just 23 years old, the loner from St. Gallen was convicted of espionage in 1942 and became the first civilian in the country’s history to be executed. He spent his last change on singing lessons and, amid the turmoil of war, held on to the hope of becoming a famous singer. The film portrays his fate with subtle insight and historical sensitivity.
Wed, 20 August
Der Eismann (English & German, DE subtitles)
Corinna Gamma, 2025
In August 2020, Konrad Steffen, Swiss glaciologist and a leading figure in climate research, disappears during a routine inspection of his monitoring station in Greenland. For decades, he documented the retreat of the ice masses until he himself tragically died at the very site of his work. In this documentary, Corinna Gamma explores the life, passion, and inner world of a family man dedicated to studying the eternal ice.
Sun, 24 August
Friedas Fall (Swiss German, EN subtitles)
Maria Brendle, 2025
The year is 1904. Frieda Keller, a 25-year-old seamstress from St. Gallen, stands trial for infanticide. In her feature film debut, director Maria Brendle crafts a gripping historical drama exploring social pressures, moral ambiguities, and the harshness of the legal system. Julia Buchmann delivers a powerful performance, and the courtroom drama becomes a reflection of a Switzerland in transition. A compelling plea for early women’s rights and judicial reform.
Wed, 27 August
The Brutalist (English, DE subtitles)
Brady Corbet, 2024
The Brutalist is the first of two architecture films closing out the 7132 Thermal Cinema series. Director Brady Corbet follows Hungarian-Jewish architect László Tóth as he seeks a fresh start in the United States after World War II. Shot in authentic VistaVision format, the film explores creative obsession, conveying its story and emotions through architecture.
Sun, September 8
Architecture of Infinity (German & English, EN subtitles)
Christoph Schaub, 2018
In his meditative documentary, Christoph Schaub explores the invisible essence of architecture. Through conversations with Peter Zumthor, Álvaro Siza, and other artists, he delves into the magic of sacred spaces. The film invites quiet reflection and seeks to uncover the “spiritual life” within architecture and art. A subtle yet visually striking finale for the 7132 Thermal Cinema series.
Admission including bath towel and bathrobe is CHF 60 for external guests and CHF 30 for residents of Vals. The doors open at 9 p.m., after which the thermal baths are open until midnight. The films can be watched in the water and from the pool's edge. The screenings are independent of the weather and will only be canceled in the case of thunderstorms or strong winds. In that case please contact us via +41 58 7132 010.