Heinrich Zwygart (played by Michael Neuenschwander) is a protagonist in A Forgotten Man.
Swiss ambassador stationed in Berlin. Returns home in May 1945 after burning compromising documents. Haunted by hallucinations of Maurice Bavaud, he grapples with guilt over Switzerland's realpolitik and refugee policies. Refuses a forced resignation, proposes a peace ball but is banned, attempts to hand secret documents to the US Embassy, and suffers a psychological breakdown that drives his wife away. Nicolas (played by Yann Philipona) appears in A Forgotten Man.
A Swiss Romand student and friend of Hélène. Requests an interview with Heinrich for a student newspaper, but the conversation turns hostile when he questions Heinrich about Switzerland's refusal of Jewish refugees and failure to aid Maurice Bavaud. Maurice Bavaud (played by Victor Poltier) appears in A Forgotten Man.
A young Swiss patriot who attempted to assassinate Hitler and was executed after three years in prison. He appears solely as a recurring, tormenting hallucination to Heinrich, symbolizing the embassy's moral compromises and Switzerland's hidden wartime guilt. Marc Gerber (played by Yves Raeber) appears in A Forgotten Man.
A Swiss Federal Councillor. Initially visits Heinrich regarding his political ambitions, but later communicates the council's demand for his resignation due to post-war controversies. He also expresses concern over Switzerland's diplomatic alignment in the emerging Cold War.
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Characters
Heinrich Zwygart
(played by Michael Neuenschwander) — protagonist
Swiss ambassador stationed in Berlin. Returns home in May 1945 after burning compromising documents. Haunted by hallucinations of Maurice Bavaud, he grapples with guilt over Switzerland's realpolitik...
Nicolas
(played by Yann Philipona) — supporting
A Swiss Romand student and friend of Hélène. Requests an interview with Heinrich for a student newspaper, but the conversation turns hostile when he questions Heinrich about Switzerland's refusal of J...
Maurice Bavaud
(played by Victor Poltier) — supporting
A young Swiss patriot who attempted to assassinate Hitler and was executed after three years in prison. He appears solely as a recurring, tormenting hallucination to Heinrich, symbolizing the embassy'...
Marc Gerber
(played by Yves Raeber) — minor
A Swiss Federal Councillor. Initially visits Heinrich regarding his political ambitions, but later communicates the council's demand for his resignation due to post-war controversies. He also expresse...
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Heinrich Zwygart → Marc Gerber
(Professional Political Associate)
Marc Gerber visits Heinrich, and Heinrich discusses his ambition to become a Federal Councillor.
Heinrich Zwygart → Maurice Bavaud
(Meta Haunting Figure)
Heinrich repeatedly hallucinates Maurice Bavaud after Bavaud's execution, making him a recurring psychological presence.
Story Dynamics
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
Heinrich Zwygart → Nicolas
(Social Acquaintance)
Nicolas is introduced as a Swiss Romand friend of Heinrich's daughter and visits Heinrich to request an interview.
Story Analysis
A Swiss diplomat confronts personal guilt and national hypocrisy after the Second World War while institutions preserve their political usefulness.
