ZFF – Zurich Film Festival

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September 22–October 2, 2016

The Zurich Film Festival offers a platform for the most promising filmmakers from around the globe.

Prizes and Competitions

In three international competitions (“International Feature”, “International Documentary Film”, and “Focus Switzerland, Germany, Austria”), young filmmakers compete for the main prize, the Golden Eye. As well as the competition, the latest films by renowned filmmakers are presented as exclusive Gala Premieres and Special Screenings. Furthermore, the “New World View” series focuses on the current cinematic oeuvre of a particular up-and-coming film region. The guest countries to date have been Russia (2007), Israel (2008), Argentina (2009), Australia (2010) and Iran (2015). In addition, film directors and actors are honored for their exceptional achievements with various awards.

Locations

The hub of the festival activity is Zurich’s Sechseläutenplatz, situated in the heart of the city and on the shore of Lake Zurich. The festival cinemas, corso and Le Paris, the Festival Centre and the ZFF Night Lounge are also located here. Additional Festival movie theaters, Arena and Filmpodium, are just a few minutes away.

Events

Numerous ancillary events and parties give filmmakers and movie enthusiasts the opportunity to discuss what they have seen and bring an exciting movie day to an end amidst a relaxed ambiance.