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Matthijs Wouter Knol Rules Out Berlinale Top Job As Appointment Deadline Looms - deadline.com - Germany - Berlin
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11.12.2023

Matthijs Wouter Knol Rules Out Berlinale Top Job As Appointment Deadline Looms

European Film Academy CEO Matthijs Wouter Knol has denied he is a candidate to become the next director of the Berlin Film Festival.

‘Hesitation Wound,’ ‘Hollywoodgate’ and ‘In the Rearview’ Win at Zurich Film Festival - variety.com - India - Switzerland - Saudi Arabia - county Early
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07.10.2023

‘Hesitation Wound,’ ‘Hollywoodgate’ and ‘In the Rearview’ Win at Zurich Film Festival

Marta Balaga “Hesitation Wound” and “Hollywoodgate” were named winners at the Zurich Film Festival, as the 19th edition of the Swiss festival came to a close. Selman Nacar’s drama “Hesitation Wound” impressed the Feature Film Competition jury.

Zurich Bows With International Lineup, German-Language Highlights - variety.com - Germany - Switzerland - Berlin
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28.09.2023

Zurich Bows With International Lineup, German-Language Highlights

Ed Meza @edmezavar The Zurich Film Festival boasts a strong lineup of international films, among them Bradley Cooper’s “Maestro,” Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Poor Things” and Emerald Fennell’s “Saltburn,” and high-profile guests that include Jessica Chastain, Diane Kruger, Ethan Hawke, Todd Haynes and Wim Wenders. The ZFF this year screens a record number of world and European premieres — 52 from a total of 148. Another 52 films are debut works.

Anton Corbijn Named As President Of Zurich Film Festival Jury - deadline.com - France - New Zealand - Italy - India - Germany - Netherlands - Switzerland - Finland - Romania - city Aleppo
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26.09.2023

Anton Corbijn Named As President Of Zurich Film Festival Jury

Netherlands photographer and director Anton Corbijn has been named as president of the main feature film jury for the upcoming Zurich Film Festival.

Ethan Hawke, Todd Haynes, Diane Kruger, Jessica Chastain Zurich-Bound as Festival Unveils Full Lineup - variety.com - USA - Austria - Germany - Switzerland
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14.09.2023

Ethan Hawke, Todd Haynes, Diane Kruger, Jessica Chastain Zurich-Bound as Festival Unveils Full Lineup

Naman Ramachandran The 19th Zurich Film Festival promises to be a star-studded affair with plenty of Hollywood A-list talent attending. Todd Haynes will be honored with the festival’s A Tribute to… Award and will present his film “May December.” Previous recipients include Paolo Sorrentino, Wim Wenders, Olivier Assayas, Claire Denis, Michael Haneke, Oliver Stone, Maïwenn and Luca Guadagnino. “It’s a real honor to celebrate this master of American cinema.

Todd Haynes To Receive Zurich’s A Tribute To… Award; Ethan Hawke Confirmed To Attend As Festival Unveils Full Line-Up - deadline.com - USA - Switzerland
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14.09.2023

Todd Haynes To Receive Zurich’s A Tribute To… Award; Ethan Hawke Confirmed To Attend As Festival Unveils Full Line-Up

Todd Haynes will be honored with the Zurich Film Festival’s A Tribute To… Award at its upcoming 19th edition.

Jessica Chastain to Receive Golden Icon Award at Zurich Film Festival - variety.com - USA - county Stone
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13.09.2023

Jessica Chastain to Receive Golden Icon Award at Zurich Film Festival

Naman Ramachandran Jessica Chastain will receive the Zurich Film Festival’s Golden Icon Award. Chastain will present her latest film “Memory” at the festival alongside director Michel Franco and co-star Peter Sarsgaard on Oct. 1.

New documentary about Pete Doherty to premiere at Zurich Film Festival - www.nme.com - Britain - city Hancock
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29.08.2023

New documentary about Pete Doherty to premiere at Zurich Film Festival

Pete Doherty has been announced, and will premiere at next month’s Zurich Film Festival.Peter Doherty — Stranger In My Own Skin is directed by the singer’s wife Katia deVidas and will be presented in-person by the singer, who will also perform at the event.Zurich Film Festival 2023 is to be held between September 28 and October 8.The festival’s artistic director Christian Jungen said in a statement of the new film: “The biopic chronicles the British rockstar who, after reaching the pinnacle of his career, sinks into the depths of a serious drug addiction.“His wife, director and musician Katia deVidas, followed the wild life of the Libertines frontman at close quarters for over 10 years. We’re looking forward to welcoming them both to Zurich.”Last summer, Doherty released his memoir A Likely Lad.

‘Peter Doherty: Stranger In My Own Skin’ Bio-Doc To World Premiere At Zurich Film Fest In Presence Of Reformed Rocker - deadline.com - Britain - USA
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29.08.2023

‘Peter Doherty: Stranger In My Own Skin’ Bio-Doc To World Premiere At Zurich Film Fest In Presence Of Reformed Rocker

U.K. music artist Peter Doherty will be a special guest of the 19th Zurich Film Festival in September, accompanying the world premiere of bio-doc Peter Doherty: Stranger in My Own Skin.

Pete Doherty Documentary to World Premiere at Zurich Film Festival - variety.com - Britain - Germany
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29.08.2023

Pete Doherty Documentary to World Premiere at Zurich Film Festival

Ellise Shafer A documentary about musician Pete Doherty will have its world premiere at this year’s Zurich Film Festival in the Sounds section. Described as “an intimate film portrait of his scandalous rockstar life,” “Peter Doherty — Stranger in My Own Skin” is helmed by Doherty’s wife, Katia deVidas.

Nicolas Cage A24 Film ‘Dream Scenario’ to Open Zurich Film Festival – Global Bulletin - variety.com - Switzerland
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24.08.2023

Nicolas Cage A24 Film ‘Dream Scenario’ to Open Zurich Film Festival – Global Bulletin

Naman Ramachandran The European premiere of Kristoffer Borgli‘s satire “Dream Scenario,” starring Nicolas Cage, will open the 19th Zurich Film Festival (Sept. 28-Oct. 8).

A24’s Nicolas Cage Comedy ‘Dream Scenario’ To Open Zurich Film Festival - deadline.com - New York - Norway
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24.08.2023

A24’s Nicolas Cage Comedy ‘Dream Scenario’ To Open Zurich Film Festival

A24’s comedy Dream Scenario, starring Oscar winner Nicolas Cage, will make its European premiere as the opening film of the 19th Zurich Film Festival (ZFF) in September.

Diane Kruger to Be Honored With Golden Eye Award at Zurich Film Festival - variety.com - France - Hollywood - county Chase
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03.08.2023

Diane Kruger to Be Honored With Golden Eye Award at Zurich Film Festival

Ellise Shafer Diane Kruger is set to receive the Golden Eye Award at this year’s edition of Zurich Film Festival. Throughout the course of her career, Kruger has worked with high-profile directors such as Quentin Tarantino, Wolfgang Peterson and Robert Zemeckis. She is best known for her roles as Helen of Sparta in “Troy” (2004), Abigail Chase in “National Treasure” (2004) and its sequel “Book of Secrets” (2007), Bridget von Hammersmark in Tarantino’s “Inglourious Basterds” (2009), Anna in “Mr.

Leonine CEO Fred Kogel to Be Honored at Zurich Film Festival – Global Bulletin - variety.com - Germany
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02.08.2023

Leonine CEO Fred Kogel to Be Honored at Zurich Film Festival – Global Bulletin

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Zurich Film Festival will honor the chief executive of German film and TV company Leonine Studios, Fred Kogel, with its Game Changer Award, which is presented to a leading personality from the film industry whose “extraordinary efforts serve to advance the sector.” Kogel set up Leonine four years ago, and it has grown rapidly to become Germany’s leading independent film company, as well as a major TV producer. Its successes as a film distributor have included the release of “The School of Magical Animals,” “Knives Out” and the “John Wick” franchise.

‘The Kings of the World,’ ‘Stuntwomen’ Triumph at Zurich Film Festival - variety.com - Colombia
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01.10.2022

‘The Kings of the World,’ ‘Stuntwomen’ Triumph at Zurich Film Festival

Marta Balaga Laura Mora’s “The Kings of the World” was named Best Film at Zurich Film Festival. The jury, presided over by Asghar Farhadi and featuring Clio Barnard, Daniel Dreifuss, Petra Volpe and Piodor Gustafsson, was taken with the coming-of-age drama about young friends living on the streets of Medellín, one that has triumphed at San Sebastian as well. Film Factory Entertainment handles sales. “I am so happy the jury voted for it. I am convinced this film will stand the test of time,” artistic director Christian Jungen told Variety. “It shows that film can be an art form, but it also provides social criticism on the situation in Colombia. Where poor, regular people can’t easily access their rights.”

Oscar-Winning Composer Rachel Portman on Sound of Antoine Fuqua’s ‘King Shaka’ - variety.com
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01.10.2022

Oscar-Winning Composer Rachel Portman on Sound of Antoine Fuqua’s ‘King Shaka’

Marta Balaga Oscar-winning composer Rachel Portman picked up her Career Achievement Award at Zurich Film Festival on Thursday. She also gave another Golden Eye statuette to Robert IJserinkhuijsen, winner of the 10th International Film Music Competition. Portman was this year’s jury president. “She is an exceptional composer, a fine storyteller. She paints feelings with sounds. With her, longing can sound mysterious and sadness can sound like hope,” said artistic director Christian Jungen, celebrating an inspiring career in an industry “long-dominated by men.” “Her compositions are timeless, personal and yet universal,” he added.

Zurich Flexes Muscles With Premieres, Stars - variety.com - USA - Jordan - Switzerland - county Moore
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20.09.2022

Zurich Flexes Muscles With Premieres, Stars

Ed Meza @edmezavar The 18th Zurich Film Festival kicks off Sept. 22 with a muscular lineup that includes some of the year’s most anticipated international pics while also putting the spotlight on Swiss and German-language cinema. In addition to a strong selection of U.S. films, including Oscar-winning writer-director Florian Zeller’s “The Son” and Neil Jordan’s “Marlowe,” Zurich is also honoring Sony Pictures Classics’ Michael Barker and Tom Bernard for their contribution to cinema. “We are very proud that this year about one-fourth of our program are world or European premieres, which – especially when it comes to American films – are quite hard to get because there’s a lot of competition,” says ZFF artistic director Christian Jungen.

Asghar Farhadi Named President Of Zurich Film Festival Jury - deadline.com - Austria - Switzerland
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14.09.2022

Asghar Farhadi Named President Of Zurich Film Festival Jury

Asghar Farhadi will preside over the jury for the International Feature Film Competition at this year’s Zurich Film Festival.

Ben Kingsley to Receive Zurich’s Golden Icon Award - variety.com - Britain - Spain
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07.09.2022

Ben Kingsley to Receive Zurich’s Golden Icon Award

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor The 18th Zurich Film Festival (Sept. 22-Oct. 2) will present its Golden Icon Award to the British actor Ben Kingsley on Sept. 29. Kingsley will present the European premiere of his latest movie “Dalíland,” in which he portrays the Spanish painter Salvador Dalí. In addition, Kingsley will speak about his career in a ZFF Masters. Kingsley has played several iconographic roles in film history: He was the title character in “Gandhi,” Oskar Schindler’s bookkeeper, and has worked with such leading director as Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, Ridley Scott and Isabel Coixet. “Sir Ben Kingsley is an outstanding and highly versatile character actor who is not only completely absorbed in his roles, but is also able to imbue his characters with a rare human depth,” Christian Jungen, ZFF artistic director, said.

Eddie Redmayne to Receive Golden Eye Award at Zurich Film Festival - variety.com - Britain - Chicago - county Moore
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06.09.2022

Eddie Redmayne to Receive Golden Eye Award at Zurich Film Festival

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Academy Award-winner Eddie Redmayne will be awarded a Golden Eye for his career achievements during the 18th Zurich Film Festival (Sept. 22-Oct. 2). The British actor will receive the award in person on Sept. 25 prior to presenting the European premiere of Tobias Lindholm’s thriller “The Good Nurse,” in which he plays a nurse who poses a deadly threat to his patients. He will also participate in a ZFF Masters session. Redmayne is one of his generation’s leading character actors. The broader public will recognize him as Newt Scamander from the fantasy franchise “Fantastic Beasts,” the arthouse crowd will know him from more challenging dramas like “Trial of the Chicago 7.” Redmayne won the Academy Award for best actor for his portrayal of the paralysed physicist Stephen Hawking in “The Theory of Everything” (2014).

Luca Guadagnino to Be Honored at Zurich Film Festival as ‘Bones and All’ Receives Gala Premiere - variety.com - Italy - city Venice
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01.09.2022

Luca Guadagnino to Be Honored at Zurich Film Festival as ‘Bones and All’ Receives Gala Premiere

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor The Zurich Film Festival will honor Italian director and screenwriter Luca Guadagnino at its 18th edition, which runs Sept. 22-Oct. 2. He will receive its “A Tribute To…” award on Sept. 30 before the screening of his latest film “Bones and All,” which plays in the Gala Premiere section, and will hold a public masterclass on Oct. 1. The film world premieres in Venice tomorrow. Guadagnino, born in Palermo in 1971, has been one of the most internationally sought-after directors since the success of “Call Me By Your Name” in 2017, which Guadagnino presented in person at the Zurich fest.

‘The Woman King,’ ‘Bros,’ ‘The Son’ Among Gala Premieres at Zurich Film Festival - variety.com - Hollywood
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31.08.2022

‘The Woman King,’ ‘Bros,’ ‘The Son’ Among Gala Premieres at Zurich Film Festival

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor The Zurich Film Festival has selected some of the year’s most anticipated auteur films and high-brow Hollywood movies in its Gala Premieres section. Among other films, the fest screens the European premieres of “The Woman King,” with Viola Davis, and “Bros” by Nicholas Stoller. It also plays “The Son” by Florian Zeller. “Of the 145 films in this year’s festival program, we are able to show more than a quarter of them as world or European premieres – more than ever before in the festival’s history,” Christian Jungen, artistic director, says. “We are particularly proud to be holding the European premieres of Gina Prince-Bythewood’s historical epic ‘The Woman King,’ in which Academy Award-winner Viola Davis leads an international Black cast, as well as the gay romantic comedy ‘Bros’ by Nicholas Stoller, who cast all LGBTQ+ actors for the film. These two movies are a testament to the diverse talent working in Hollywood cinema, and we are very excited to be bringing them to a European audience.”

Sally El Hosaini’s ‘The Swimmers’ To Open Zurich Film Festival - deadline.com - Syria
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25.08.2022

Sally El Hosaini’s ‘The Swimmers’ To Open Zurich Film Festival

Making its European premiere, Sally El Hosaini’s The Swimmers has been set as the opening film of the 18th Zurich Film Festival. Based on the inspirational true-life story of the Mardini sisters, it will screen on September 22 at Zurich’s Convention Center. It will earlier world premiere as the opening night gala presentation in Toronto.

Charlotte Gainsbourg To Receive Golden Eye Award & Debut Her New Film ‘The Almond and the Seahorse’ At The Zurich Film Festival - deadline.com
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23.08.2022

Charlotte Gainsbourg To Receive Golden Eye Award & Debut Her New Film ‘The Almond and the Seahorse’ At The Zurich Film Festival

Charlotte Gainsbourg is set to be honored at this year’s Zurich Film Festival with the Golden Eye award. Gainsbourg will be presented with the award on September 26 at the festival and the presentation will be followed by the world premiere of her latest film The Almond and the Seahorse, starring Rebel Wilson.

Zurich Film Festival Reveals Lineup for Hashtag Section – Global Bulletin - variety.com - Russia
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18.08.2022

Zurich Film Festival Reveals Lineup for Hashtag Section – Global Bulletin

Leo Barraclough International Features EditorZurich Film Festival has revealed the lineup for its Hashtag section, which is devoted to “a topic that is trending on social media,” the event said Thursday. This year’s section screens films under the title #MyReligion, and deals with “questions of faith, euphoria and modern deities.”“Whether in the U.S.A., Russia or the Middle East, we are seeing a comeback of religions,” Christian Jungen, ZFF artistic director, said.

Zurich Film Festival Sets #MyReligion Hashtag Section - deadline.com - Mexico - Russia - Egypt
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18.08.2022

Zurich Film Festival Sets #MyReligion Hashtag Section

After recently unveiling its gala premieres program, the Zurich Film Festival has set its Hashtag section with movies to screen under the title “#MyReligion.” Since 2018, the fest has annually dedicated the strand to showcase a hot topic that is also trending on social media. #MyReligion will deal with questions of faith, euphoria and modern deities.

Zurich Confirms Awards Season Appeal As It Sets Gala Screenings For ‘The Banshees Of Inisherin’, ‘Triangle Of Sadness’ - deadline.com - USA - Ireland - South Korea - Germany - Japan - Argentina - city Santiago
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11.08.2022

Zurich Confirms Awards Season Appeal As It Sets Gala Screenings For ‘The Banshees Of Inisherin’, ‘Triangle Of Sadness’

The Zurich Film Festival (ZFF) has unveiled the seven titles in its Gala Premieres section showcasing auteur features with broad audience appeal and awards season potential.

Zurich Film Festival Reveals First Gala Premieres - variety.com - Germany - Argentina - city Santiago
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11.08.2022

Zurich Film Festival Reveals First Gala Premieres

Leo Barraclough International Features EditorThe Zurich Film Festival has unveiled the first seven titles from its Gala Premieres section, a showcase of some of the year’s hottest auteur films. The films include the star-studded drama “The Banshees of Inisherin” by Oscar-winning director Martin McDonagh, the European premiere of the German film adaptation “All Quiet on the Western Front,” directed by Edward Berger, and the world premieres of Sönke Wortmann’s “Der Nachname” and “Die Goldenen Jahre” by Barbara Kulcsar.Artistic director Christian Jungen said: “In recent years, the Zurich Film Festival has established itself as a springboard into the awards season.

Sony Pictures Classics’ Michael Barker & Tom Bernard To Receive Zurich’s Game Changer Award - deadline.com - USA
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04.08.2022

Sony Pictures Classics’ Michael Barker & Tom Bernard To Receive Zurich’s Game Changer Award

Sony Pictures Classics co-presidents Michael Barker and Tom Bernard will be honored with the Zurich Film Festival’s Game Changer Award in recognition of their outstanding achievements within the film industry.

Sony Pictures Classics Chiefs Michael Barker and Tom Bernard to Receive Game Changer Award at Zurich Festival - variety.com - Paris - USA
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04.08.2022

Sony Pictures Classics Chiefs Michael Barker and Tom Bernard to Receive Game Changer Award at Zurich Festival

Naman Ramachandran Sony Pictures Classics co-founders Michael Barker and Tom Bernard will receive the Game Changer Award at the Zurich Film Festival (ZFF), in recognition of their services to film culture.Along with Marcie Bloom, Barker and Bernard, who serve as co-presidents, founded Sony Pictures Classics as an autonomous division of Sony Pictures Entertainment. To date, films produced by the studio have received 183 Academy Award nominations — 70 of which were films by women — and won 41 Oscars.

Bond Film ‘No Time To Die’ To Play In Official Selection At Zurich Film Festival - deadline.com - London
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27.08.2021

Bond Film ‘No Time To Die’ To Play In Official Selection At Zurich Film Festival

The Zurich Film Festival (September 23 -October 3) has scored a coup with the inclusion of anticipated James Bond film No Time To Die in its official selection.

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