The Zurich International Film Festival has announced its highly anticipated gala program, showcasing a diverse range of films that are set to make a significant impact on the awards season. This year’s selection boasts an impressive array of titles, including several of the most highly anticipated movies of the year.
The festival’s gala lineup is a testament to its commitment to showcasing ‘auteur cinema for a broader audience,’ according to festival director Christian Jungen. The program includes a number of buzzworthy titles, such as Peter Farrelly’s I Play Rocky, Beth de Araújo’s Josephine, starring Channing Tatum and Gemma Chan, and Possible Love, the latest drama from acclaimed Korean director Lee Chang-dong.
Other notable films featured in the gala lineup include Wicker, a sci-fi fantasy rom-com starring Alexander Skarsgård, Olivia Colman, and Elizabeth Debicki, as well as Love, After All and How Can I Help?, both of which will have their world premieres at the festival. The lineup also includes The Hammer, a documentary about famed auctioneer Simon de Pury, and 111 – Echoes from Halifax, a true-life drama about the 1998 crash of Swissair Flight 111.
World Premieres and International Debuts
The Zurich Film Festival will also host the world premieres of several films, including Love, After All and How Can I Help?, both of which are directed by acclaimed German filmmakers. The festival will also feature the international premiere of 111 – Echoes from Halifax, which will open the Atlantic Film Festival in Halifax before making its way to Zurich.
In addition to these world premieres, the festival will also screen a number of films that have already made a splash at other festivals, including Company, starring Nick Nolte and Ben Mendelsohn, and Burgundy, a documentary from the directors of The Truffle Hunters.
The 22nd edition of the Zurich Film Festival promises to be an exciting and star-studded event, with a diverse range of films that are sure to generate buzz and excitement among audiences and industry professionals alike. The festival will run from September 24 to October 4.
