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Report on the 20th "Zurich" International Film Festival in Switzerland

Report on the 20th "Zurich" International Film Festival in Switzerland

By م.زهير الشاعر

Published: October 13, 2024

Masoud Jahani - The events of the 20th edition of the "Zurich" International Film Festival kicked off with the screening of the film "The Order" directed by "Justin Kurzel" and a co-production between England and Canada, starring "Jude Law" in the city of Zurich, Switzerland. The prestigious "Goldenen Auge" award was awarded to this famous English actor.

107 films screened by directors from various countries around the world

The 20th edition of the "Zurich" International Film Festival featured 107 films by directors from different parts of the world in various sections, including; 14 feature films in the "Main International Competition," 11 feature-length documentaries in the "International Documentary Competition," 3 films in the "International Film Music Competition," 11 feature films in the non-competitive "Gala Premieres," the "In Cinema" section, the "Swiss Cinema" section, 10 films in the non-competitive "Big World Premieres," 6 narrative films in the "Border Lines" section, 7 films in the "Sounds" section (film soundscapes), 9 films in the "Big Cities, Big Stories" section, a section for "Interviews with Filmmakers and Film Stars," a "Meetings" section, the "Cinematography" section, and several other sections; it will be held from October 3 to 13, 2024, in Zurich, Switzerland.

"Zurich" is a truly special festival with its unique content and attractions

Christian Jungen, the artistic director of the "Zurich" Film Festival, spoke about the 20th edition of this prestigious film event: "We are celebrating our 20th anniversary and screening a great film every day." This festival is a true film festival with its own unique content and attractions. A large number of guests and global film stars attend; it shows that the Zurich Film Festival has become increasingly important in the global film industry. The Zurich Film Festival is an ideal venue to enhance the prestige of award-season films and establish a successful foundation for exploiting cinema in the German-speaking region, one of the most important festivals with a population of 100 million people.

Honoring Swiss director "Edward Berger" with a special award

During the opening ceremony of the film "Conclave" directed by "Edward Berger" at the 20th edition of the "Zurich" International Film Festival in Congress Zurich, the organizers of this festival honored this famous Swiss director with a special award, "A Tribute to... Award."

"Edward Berger" is a master of classical style

Christian Jungen believes in the presence of "Edward Berger" with his latest work at the "Zurich" International Film Festival: "Edward Berger has created a masterpiece with the riveting Vatican film 'Conclave.' Edward is a master of classical style, as he fully puts his direction at the service of the story, giving his character actors like "Ralph Fiennes" the opportunity to develop their skills. He is versatile and can navigate a wide range of genres, finding the right style and tone for each. We are, of course, happy to be able to honor him on our 20th birthday, as Edward is the son of our beautiful city Zurich, and his biography largely aligns with the direction of the Zurich Film Festival.

The "Goldenen Auge" award for several cinema celebrities

During the 20th edition of the "Zurich" International Film Festival, the prestigious "Goldenen Auge" award was granted to several prominent cinematographers from around the world, including; American-Canadian actress "Pamela Anderson," who will receive an Oscar, and famous American actress "Kate Winslet" and Swedish actress "Alicia Vikander."

Lifetime Achievement Award for Emil Steinberger

At this prestigious film event, the "Lifetime Achievement Award" will be presented to "Emil Steinberger," the famous Swiss comedian and writer.

"Artistic Achievement" Award for Howard Shore

On the third day of the 20th Zurich International Film Festival, the "Career Achievement Award" was awarded to the famous Canadian composer and conductor "Howard Shore." He is one of the renowned and talented composers who left timeless works in the history of cinema, with his music performed by the most prestigious orchestras in concert halls around the world.

Game Changer Award for Roeg Sutherland

Roeg Sutherland, Co-Head of CAA's Media Financing Group and Co-Head of the International Film Group, received the Game Changer Award from the "Zurich" International Film Festival for his outstanding achievements and contributions to the film industry.

Screening of the documentary "Hiding Saddam Hussein"

The long documentary "Hiding Saddam Hussein," directed by Kurdish filmmaker "Halkawt Mustafa" and co-produced between Norway and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, will also be screened in the "International Documentary Competition" section during this period of the festival.

Global cinema stars at the "Zurich" Film Festival

During the 20th edition of the "Zurich" International Film Festival, global cinema stars participated, including; Kate Winslet, Richard Gere, Ralph Fiennes, Kieran Culkin, Jennifer Grey, Peter Sarsgaard, Iris Bourbon, Veronica Ferres, Pamela Anderson, Jude Law, Howard Shore, Alicia Vikander, Marco Odermatt, Emil Steinberger, and many others present at this prestigious event with their films.

Members of the Jury for the "Main International Competition" section

The members of the jury for the "Main International Competition" section at the 20th edition of the "Zurich" International Film Festival include; director "Lee Daniels" from America - Chair of the Jury, "Souheila Yacoub," an actress from Switzerland, "Jo Willems," a cinematographer from Belgium, "Ewa Puszczyńska," a producer from Poland, and "Sophie Deraspe," a director from Canada; the prestigious "Goldenen Auge" award will be awarded to the winners in this section.

Members of the Jury for the "International Documentary Competition"

The members of the jury for the "International Documentary Competition" at this prestigious film event include; "Kevin Macdonald," a director, screenwriter, and producer from England - Chair of the Jury, "Franziska Sonder," a producer from Switzerland, "Vincent Kelner," a director and cinematographer from France, "Anna Hints," a director from Estonia, and "Ben Bernhard," a director and cinematographer from Germany; the prestigious "Goldenen Auge" award will be awarded to the winners in this section.

For more information:

https://zff.com/en

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