Nils Affolter
Portrait

How merguez sandwiches pulled Lancelot out of addiction

Lancelot got into trouble with the law early on. He dealt, got involved with dangerous people and became addicted. After prison, several attempts at withdrawal and a diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia, he was left living on disability benefits.

What gave his life a direction again was a lifelong dream: merguez sandwiches. Twice a week he and his mother sell the French North African speciality from their street food bike «Guezstar». A story about a low point, a fresh start, and what a family that stays can do.

Production: Michael Lüthy, Nils Affolter
Camera: Nils Affolter
Editor: Nils Affolter
Client: SRF Bounce
Distribution: Jacqueline Konyo
SRF Lead: Naemi Sauter