An essay charting Switzerland‘s democratic approach to creating a law (Gen-Lex) regulating genetically engineered animals and crops, this intriguing film is so much more than a political film. It very simply presents the political games, compromises, deal-making, emotional battles and tender humanity of people who both embrace and fear the future, but are tasked to formulate this groundbreaking Swiss law. 

Although never allowed into the inner sanctum where tempers flare and ideals and business interests collide, the filmmakers remain completely impartial, presenting the interests and personalities of the major players, and balancing their views on the ethical, moral, social and developmental implications of revolutionary scientific research. With wonderful poise, it reduces increasingly detached politics and political processes down to a human level.