1307 William Tell

Have you ever wondered how challenging it was to create chocolate powder? What forgotten secret ingredient, known in ancient times, makes it possible to produce cheese? Which tournaments inspired the famous sculptor, Giacometti, to create his world famous slender silhouettes? Or what formidable obstacles faced the first round-the-world balloon trip? The answer to all these questions and more, can be found in Helveticus. The 26 x 4 minute episodes of this animated series, filled with humour and adventure, explore Switzerland’s most important historical facts & figures. From the legendary William Tell and the Battle of Sempach to Joanna Spyri’s fictional character Heidi. Episode 4 tells the legendary story of William Tell who shoots at an apple on his son’s head with his bow and arrow.