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French and US films take top prizes at Zurich Film Festival
The Zurich Film Festival has awarded its main prize to the French film “Du fioul dans les artères”, while “Bucks Harbor” won in the documentary category.
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Can professional film criticism survive the TikTok festival era?
Zurich Film Festival’s strategic partnership with TikTok highlights the growing role of social platforms and influencers in film promotion. Assess what the shift means for professional critics, festival programming and cultural journalism in an era when online reach increasingly determines visibility.
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Greta Thunberg to discuss Western Sahara in Zurich
Greta Thunberg is due to appear at the Zurich Film Festival for a discussion on Western Sahara following the premiere of a documentary about Sahrawi activist Najla Mohamed Lamin.
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Locarno Film Festival Honours Veteran Actors and Celebrates Cinema
The 79th Locarno Film Festival is in full swing, celebrating cinematic achievements by honouring veteran Swiss actor Jean-Luc Bideau with a lifetime achievement award and presenting the Leopard Club Award to Belgian-French actress Virginie Efira.
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Garnering international awards, the Swiss drama 'A Happy Family' is being praised for its powerful portrayal of economic precarity in Zurich, putting a spotlight on the often invisible struggles of the country's working poor.
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Documentary 'I love you, I leave you' becomes first Swiss film to win Golden Eye award while also securing Audience Award at prestigious festival.
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The 21st Zurich Film Festival announces major lineup including 41 premieres and special tribute to Oscar winner Russell Crowe, showcasing Switzerland's growing influence in international cinema.
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Damien Hauser's 'Memory of Princess Mumbi' explores artificial intelligence in cinema while garnering international attention
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Annual awards recognize outstanding Swiss films including documentary on Stromboli island and inheritance story, with prizes totaling CHF40,000.
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Brazilian actor and director Wagner Moura will receive the prestigious Golden Eye award at the Zurich Film Festival for his career achievements and acclaimed performance in 'The Secret Agent'.
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American actor celebrated with Career Achievement Award at 78th Locarno Film Festival, highlighting festival's international prominence in cinema.
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Switzerland's entry for Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards tells the story of overworked nurses, highlighting healthcare workforce challenges.
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78th edition launches with controversial Gaza documentary and Swiss-made series about nuclear negotiations
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78th edition launches with special retrospective on 1945-1960 British films, featuring Armenian director Tamara Stepanyan's latest work and honoring Jackie Chan.
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Switzerland's premier film festival takes bold programming direction with increased focus on comedy, featuring Jackie Chan as guest of honor.
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Switzerland's prestigious Locarno Film Festival reveals ambitious lineup featuring 99 premieres, including Swiss director's Golden Leopard contender
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Switzerland's prestigious Locarno Film Festival reveals ambitious program featuring 99 world premieres and strong focus on relationship themes
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Record attendance at FIFF 2025 as Chinese productions 'Black Dog' and 'My Friend An Delie' win top honors.
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Tim Fehlbaum's thriller about the 1972 Munich Olympics bombing receives ten nominations at the German Film Awards, including Best Film and Best Director.
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Bulle Ogier and Barbet Schroeder to be honored at Swiss Film Prize for their contributions to Nouvelle Vague cinema
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