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Film Festival is gearing up to be a star-studded extravaganza, with a constellation of Hollywood A-list talent gracing its red carpet. The festival, known for its celebration of cinema excellence, is set to honor Todd Haynes, welcome Ethan Hawke, Jessica Chastain, and Diane Kruger, and showcase a captivating lineup of films from around the world.
you are watching: Ethan Hawke, Todd Haynes, Diane Kruger, Jessica Chastain Zurich-Bound as Festival Unveils Full Lineup
A Tribute to Todd Haynes
Renowned filmmaker Todd Haynes is set to receive the prestigious A Tribute to… Award at the Zurich Film Festival. This coveted accolade has previously been bestowed upon luminaries like Paolo Sorrentino, Wim Wenders, Olivier Assayas, Claire Denis, Michael Haneke, Oliver Stone, Maïwenn, and Luca Guadagnino. Festival director Christian Jungen expressed his admiration for Haynes’ contribution to American cinema, highlighting his elegant filmmaking and his remarkable ability to extract the best performances from actors and actresses.
Ethan Hawke’s “Wildcat”
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Ethan Hawke, the versatile actor and director, will grace the festival with his presence, presenting his latest film, “Wildcat.”
Jessica Chastain’s Golden Icon Award
The talented Jessica Chastain is poised to be a central figure at the festival as she is set to receive the prestigious Golden Icon Award.
Diane Kruger’s Golden Eye Prize
Diane Kruger, celebrated for her compelling performances, will be honored with the Golden Eye prize.
Competition for Emerging Filmmakers
The festival will host a feature film competition specifically for first, second, and third works. A total of 14 films will compete for a CHF25,000 ($28,000) cash prize. The line-up includes a diverse range of titles, such as “Ama Gloria,” “Enea,” “Fair Play,” “Femme,” “Hesitation Wound,” “How To Have Sex,” “The Rapture,” “Mandoob,” “Melk,” “Slow,” “Stolen,” “The Hypnosis,” “The Red Suitcase,” and “Varvara.”
Focus Competition Highlights Regional Talent
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The Focus competition will spotlight feature films and documentaries hailing from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. This year, six world premieres are among the selections, further solidifying the competition’s popularity with both the audience and the media. Of note, the line-up includes four Swiss films making their world premieres. “The Driven One,” directed by Piet Baumgartner, offers an insightful long-term study of students at the prestigious HSG St. Gallen university. Meanwhile, “Retour en Alexandrie,” a captivating road movie by Zurich-based Tamer Ruggli, stars Nadine Labaki and Fanny Ardant and whisks viewers away to the director’s second home, Egypt.
A Festival of Records
In total, the Zurich Film Festival will showcase a staggering 148 films, boasting 52 world and European premieres, 52 debut works, and 18 Swiss films. This impressive line-up reflects the festival’s burgeoning reputation in the global film industry and its role as a pivotal platform for films vying for recognition during the prestigious awards season.
Festival director Christian Jungen expressed his excitement, stating, “We’re delighted to be able to offer our audience a record number of world and European premieres. This high number reflects the ZFF’s growing reputation in the global film industry. The Zurich Film Festival is the perfect festival to boost the prestige of films for the upcoming award season. We’re particularly looking forward to welcoming three huge names in American cinema, Jessica Chastain, Ethan Hawke, and Todd Haynes, who are set to attend the festival in person to present their works to the public.”
In a year when the world is yearning for the magic of cinema, the Zurich Film Festival is poised to deliver with its stellar line-up and celebration of cinematic excellence.
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