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 connection between Montreux’s identity and its festival, celebrating the city’s unique spirit through its melodies and its people. Through interviews with those who knew Claude best — friends, collaborators, figures from the world of music and hospitality — the documentary reveals how these two worlds are inseparably tied to Montreux. At the heart of the story is Claude Nobs’ extraordinary journey: from a local dreamer and hotel school student to an international cultural icon. Personal anecdotes and rare behind-the-scenes moments bring to life the essence of the festival and Claude’s extraordinary gift for making everyone feel at home — a rare quality that left a mark on generations of artists and visitors. Set against the backdrop of the Montreux Jazz Festival, this film is both a tribute to Claude and a love letter to the city he helped shape.

“Master of Art” Film Festival 2026

• Sofia, Cinema ODEON, 10 February, 19:00

• Sofia, Cinema house, 11 February, 18:00