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Robin Adet

Robin Adet

Class of 2012
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Filmmaker and Cultural Advisor

Robin Adet is a filmmaker, political scientist, and cultural advisor well-known in the Swiss cultural scene. Formerly the co-director of the feminist festival Les Créatives, they have become the first openly trans and non-binary person to present a segment on RTS. Since January 2022, Robin has been a film critic on RTS’s 12h45, marking a historic milestone for the representation of trans and non-binary people in Swiss media.

Before joining RTS, Robin co-directed Les Créatives from 2017 to 2020 and received acclaim for the documentary Bunkers, an in-depth look into civil protection shelters housing asylum seekers. During the pan-demic, Robin embarked on a personal journey of reflection that led to their coming out as non-binary. They have also worked for the Grütli Theatre in Geneva and the International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights (FIFDH). Currently, they co-produce the web series Fais pas genre !, exploring gender issues and produced in collaboration with RTS. Robin Adet continues to champion the positive visibility of trans and non-binary people, reflecting a deep commitment to cultural diversity and inclusion in their work.