Logline:
One young man’s love of music and hospitality transformed a peaceful lakeside town into Switzerland’s jazz capital. His name was Claude Nobs – and he came from Montreux.

Synopsis:
Claude Nobs: One in a Million explores how one man’s passion for music and hospitality transformed the quiet town of Montreux into the beating heart of Swiss jazz. Driven by his vision, Claude Nobs founded the legendary Montreux Jazz Festival – a place where music and warm hospitality go hand in hand.
The film highlights the deep link between Montreux’s identity and its festival, celebrating the unique spirit of the town through its music and its people. Through interviews with those who knew Claude best – friends, collaborators, figures from the world of music and the hotel business – the documentary reveals the extent to which these two worlds are intimately linked in Montreux.
At the heart of the story is Claude Nobs’ exceptional career: from local dreamer and hotel school student to international cultural icon. Personal anecdotes and behind-the-scenes footage bring to life the essence of the festival and Claude’s extraordinary gift for making everyone feel at home – a rare quality that has marked generations of artists and visitors alike.
Set against the backdrop of the Montreux Jazz Festival, this film is both a tribute to Claude and a declaration of love to the city he helped to shape.

Format: Documentary, 52 minutes
Genre: Educational / Expositive / Musical documentary / Biography / Music / Cultural heritage