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Tereza Nvotová’s ‘Father’ wins top prize at Zurich Film Festival

Freiburghaus’s directorial debut also scooped the festival’s Audience Award.

The Thing with Feathers, ZFF Masters_Benedict Cumberbatch_Arena Sihlcity_©Andreas Rentz (Getty)_for ZFF

Benedict Cumberbatch on the kinds of titles his production company SunnyMarch is looking to back

Actor was speaking at Zurich Film Festival where he received a Golden Eye Award, ahead of a screening of The Thing With Feathers.

Zurich Summit: Christian Jungen, ZFF; Tricia Tuttle, Berlinale; Cameron Bailey, TIFF

“Cinema is under attack everywhere”: film execs talk navigating a charged political landscape

Steering a course through a charged political landscape was the big talking point of this year’s industry Summit at the Zurich Film Festival.

Eline van der Velden

Creator of AI actress Tilly Norwood responds to social media backlash: “She’s not a replacement for people”

Particle6 founder Eline van der Welden says AI creation is ’’not a replacement for a human being” amid talk of talent agency taking on digital avatar.

Tom Quinn

Tom Quinn talks Neon sale rumours and the art of distribution at Zurich Summit

Quinn was honoured with the festival’s Game Changer Award.

Russell Crowe

“I have one Oscar, who needs two?”: Russell Crowe bats away awards chatter for Hermann Göring role in ‘Nuremberg’

”Oscars, there’s lots of bullshit. My preference is that I don’t ever get to that situation again,” says Crowe who plays Nazi leader Hermann Göring in Nuremberg.

Noah Baumbach

‘Jay Kelly’ director Noah Baumbach on George Clooney: “He could have been a movie star in any era”

Baumbach talks about making of Clooney starring comedy during Masterclass at the Zurich Film Festival.

Dakota Johnson receiving the Golden Eye Award from ZFF's Christian Jungen

Zurich Film Festival kicks off with ‘Splitsville’ gala and tribute to Dakota Johnson

Relationship comedy about an open marriage went down well with the festival’s well-heeled Swiss crowd.

Tom Quinn

Zurich Summit set for hot topic debates on AI, woke films and YouTube

Neon founder Tom Quinn will be feted with Game Changer Award during the Summit.

Bugonia

Zurich confirms status as key awards staging post with packed line-up of hopefuls

Bugonia, The Smashing Machine, Nuremberg, The Testament Of Ann Lee and Frankenstein are among those hoping to build awards momentum at Swiss festival.

'Singing Wings'

Busan, LFF title ‘Singing Wings’ acquired for world sales

EXCLUSIVE: Hemen Khaledi’s documentary will also play at Zurich film festival.

Desert Warrior

Saudi’s delayed $150m historical epic ‘Desert Warrior’ to premiere at Zurich

The drama is led by ‘Captain America’ star Anthony Mackie alongside Oscar-winner Ben Kingsley.

Nuremberg

Zurich Film Festival unveils 2025 line-up; Russell Crowe to be honoured

Festival has programmed 114 films across multiple sections.

Noah Baumbach

Noah Baumbach to be honoured at the Zurich Film Festival

US director and screenwriter A Tribute To…award during gala premiere of his new film Jay Kelly.

MOMO

Christian Ditter’s ‘Momo’ among gala world premieres at Zurich Film Festival

German dramas ’The Life Of Wishes’ and ’Time We Lost’ are also world premiering.

To New Beginnings

‘To New Beginnings’ review: Paprika Steen-directed drama sees friendships unravel in Copenhagen

The Danish actor-turned director’s wry ensemble piece takes place at a New Year’s Eve party

Mārama

‘Mārama’ review: Striking debut sees a Māori woman confront her past in 19th century Yorkshire

Taratoa Stappard’s gothic thriller features an impressive central performance from Ariāna Osborne

Retreat

‘Retreat’ review: A school for the deaf may not be all it appears in atmospheric UK thriller

The latest from UK filmmaker Ted Evans features a deaf principal cast and the use of British Sign Language

Obhut

‘Obhut’ review: A sibling relationship is tested in sensitive German debut

Veronika Hafner confidently handles delicate themes in her Munich-set family drama

Gavagai

‘Gavagai’ review: Ulrich Kohler splits his satirical drama between Senegal and Berlin

The writer/director’s latest revolves around a fictional film version of Medea being made in West Africa