Overview: The 22nd ZFF

Information about the 22nd ZFF will be published and updated continuously on this page.

The 22nd Zurich Film Festival will take place from September 24 to October 4, 2026.

• Actress Julianne Moore will be honored with the Golden Icon Award.

• Actress Naomi Watts will be honored with the Golden Eye Award.

• Irish screenwriter and director Martin McDonagh will receive the A Tribute To … Award.

• Oscar-nominated American director Richard Linklater will be honored with a Career Achievement Award.

• The ZFF honors celebrated composer and Oscar winner Gabriel Yared with the Career Achievement Award.

• Martin Moszkowicz has chaired the ZFF Board of Directors since July 2026.

World Premieres

LOVE, AFTER ALL / HOW CAN I HELP? / THE HAMMER / BLOOD MONEY / EUROTRASH

International Premieres

111 – ECHOES FROM HALIFAX / SI TU PENSES BIEN (THINK GOOD) / BACK TO BUENOS AIRES (RITORNO A BUENOS AIRES)

European Premieres

I PLAY ROCKY / WICKER / BABIES

Management Information

All information on the management team, ownership and the Board of Directors can be found here.

Program Sections

All information on this year's program sections, our two competitions and our supporting program can be found here.