The Zurich Film Festival opens Thursday with the European premiere of Kristoffer Borgli’s “Dream Scenario,” starring Nicolas Cage. The festival boasts a strong lineup of international films, among them Bradley Cooper’s “Maestro,” Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Poor Things” and Emerald Fennell’s “Saltburn,” and high-profile guests who include Jessica Chastain, Ethan Hawke, Todd Haynes, Mads Mikkelsen, Pete Doherty, Diane Kruger and Wim Wenders.
The Zff this year screens a record number of world and European premieres – 52 from a total of 148. Another 52 films are debut works. “This high number reflects the Zff’s growing reputation in the global film industry,” says Zff artistic director Christian Jungen. “The Zurich Film Festival is the perfect festival to boost the prestige of films for the upcoming award season.”
Praising “Dream Scenario,” Jungen observes: “Cinema is like a seismograph that registers the trends in society, what we are talking about, what concerns us, and the...
The Zff this year screens a record number of world and European premieres – 52 from a total of 148. Another 52 films are debut works. “This high number reflects the Zff’s growing reputation in the global film industry,” says Zff artistic director Christian Jungen. “The Zurich Film Festival is the perfect festival to boost the prestige of films for the upcoming award season.”
Praising “Dream Scenario,” Jungen observes: “Cinema is like a seismograph that registers the trends in society, what we are talking about, what concerns us, and the...
- 9/28/2023
- by Ed Meza
- Variety - Film News
Similar News
Susan Noles Mystery Trip: Is She Back On Reality TV?
- 6/11/2024
- by Jennifer Havener
- TV Shows Ace
Locarno-Ehrenpreis für Stacey Sher
- 6/11/2024
- by Thomas Schultze
- Spot - Media & Film
‘Pulp Fiction’ Producer Stacey Sher to Be Honored by Locarno Film Festival
- 6/11/2024
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
Hunter Biden-Inspired Addiction Pic ‘The Prince’ In Works From Cameron Van Hoy & David Mamet; Scott Haze, Nicolas Cage, J.K. Simmons, Giancarlo Esposito & Andy Garcia To Star
- 6/12/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Captain Marvel Star Jude Law Reveals He Was Eyed To Play Superman: "I Just Thought, 'No, You Can't Do This'"
- 6/12/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Nicolas Cage Stars in Thrilling New Horror Movie Longlegs
- 6/12/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Ketchup Entertainment Takes North America On Animated Feature ‘Ozi, Voice Of The Forest’ Starring Amandla Stenberg
- 6/11/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Jessica Chastain Exudes Understated Elegance in Sparkling Silver Gucci Shift Dress and Black Slingback Pumps at The Knife Premiere During 2024 Tribeca Festival
- 6/11/2024
- by Florie Mae Malapit
- Your Next Shoes
‘Palm Royale’ renewed for Season 2 by Apple
- 6/7/2024
- by Jordan Hoffman
- Gold Derby
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.
More to explore
Disney’s Live-Action ‘Moana’ Casts Catherine Laga’aia in Lead Role Opposite Dwayne Johnson, Filming Starts This Summer
- 6/12/2024
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety - Film News
‘Game of Thrones’ Spinoff ‘Ten Thousand Ships’ Back in the Works After Being Scrapped, Says George R. R. Martin
- 6/12/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety - TV News
John Grisham’s ‘The Rainmaker’ Set for Series Adaptation at USA Network With Jason Blum Producing
- 6/12/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety - TV News
Françoise Hardy, French Singer and Actor Who Became International Icon in 1960s, Dies at 80
- 6/12/2024
- by Chris Willman
- Variety Film + TV
‘The Boys’ to End With Season 5 on Amazon
- 6/11/2024
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
Disney’s Live-Action ‘Moana’ Casts Catherine Laga’aia in Lead Role Opposite Dwayne Johnson, Filming Starts This Summer
- 6/12/2024
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety - Film News
Françoise Hardy, French Singer and Actor Who Became International Icon in 1960s, Dies at 80
- 6/12/2024
- by Chris Willman
- Variety Film + TV
Paul Giamatti Joins ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ as Main Villain
- 6/11/2024
- by Adam B. Vary
- Variety - TV News
What’s Popular on IMDb? Adria Arjona, “The Acolyte,” ‘Under Paris’
- 6/11/2024
- by IMDb Editors
- IMDb News
Yahya Abdul-Mateen ll to Lead ‘Man on Fire’ Series at Netflix
- 6/10/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
The 20 Best LGBTQ Movies and TV on Peacock: ‘Her Story,’ ‘We Are Lady Parts,’ and More
- 6/13/2024
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Marvel Loses ‘Blade’ Director Yann Demange
- 6/12/2024
- by Rodrigo Perez
- The Playlist
Kate Winslet Denies Rumors of Post-‘Titanic’ Feud with James Cameron: It Was ‘Stupid, Speculative Stuff’
- 6/12/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
The Best LGBTQ TV Shows and Movies on Amazon Prime (and Freevee)
- 6/12/2024
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
‘Sunny’ Trailer: Rashida Jones Enlists a Robot to Help Try and Untangle the Disappearance of Her Family
- 6/12/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Disney’s Live-Action ‘Moana’ Casts Catherine Laga’aia in Lead Role Opposite Dwayne Johnson, Filming Starts This Summer
- 6/12/2024
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety - Film News
IMDb and Tableau Partner to Bring Movie Data to Life
- 6/12/2024
- by IMDb Editors
- IMDb News
‘Jazzy’ Review: Morrisa Maltz Fashions a Beautiful Sequel to ‘The Unknown Country’
- 6/13/2024
- by Tomris Laffly
- Variety - Film News
Indie Film Musical ‘Heart Strings’ Get Los Angeles Premiere at American Cinematheque
- 6/13/2024
- by Jack Dunn
- Variety - Film News
The 20 Best LGBTQ Movies and TV on Peacock: ‘Her Story,’ ‘We Are Lady Parts,’ and More
- 6/13/2024
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
‘Game of Thrones’ Spinoff ‘Ten Thousand Ships’ Back in the Works After Being Scrapped, Says George R. R. Martin
- 6/12/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety - TV News
John Grisham’s ‘The Rainmaker’ Set for Series Adaptation at USA Network With Jason Blum Producing
- 6/12/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety - TV News
‘The Boys’ to End With Season 5 on Amazon
- 6/11/2024
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
‘The Acolyte’ Reaches 11.1 Million Views in Five Days, Nearly 3 Million Short of ‘Ahsoka’ Debut
- 6/6/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
‘Sunny’ Trailer: Rashida Jones Enlists a Robot to Help Try and Untangle the Disappearance of Her Family
- 6/13/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire Television