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Gala Premieres

Frieda's Case

Maria Brendle|Historical Film
Faith & Religion
Feminism
Based on true events, the film tells the story of a young seamstress on trial for murder in St. Gallen. The case stirs up society in 1904 and leads to judicial reforms.
Documentary Competition

Winner Documentary Competition: Black Box Diaries

Shiori Itō|Documentaire
Feminism
Politics
Feature Film Competition

Winner Feature Film Competition: On Becoming a Guinea Fowl

Rungano Nyoni|Drama
Family
Around the World
Arts & Culture
+1
Documentary Competition

Winner Audience Award: Black Box Diaries

Shiori Itō|Documentaire
Feminism
Politics
 

Winner ZFF for Kids

Feature Film Competition

Good One

India Donaldson|Drama
Family
Feel Good
Nature
An intimate coming-of-age drama about 17-year-old Sam and her relationship with her father set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Catskill Mountains. A highly promising debut and an indie gem, starring the enchanting Lily Collias in the lead role.
ZFF for Kids

Grüsse vom Mars

Sarah Winkenstette|Kids
Family
Feel Good
Mars fan Tom is forced to spend the summer with his grandparents in the countryside. Sounds boring – until this holiday turns into a little Mars expedition… (Recommendation: age 6 and older)
Gala Premieres

Hagen-Im Tal der Nibelungen

Cyrill Boss, Philipp Stennert|Fantasy
Social justice
The fantasy film about the Burgundian weapon master Hagen is a reinterpretation of the Nibelungen sage and captivates with great scenery and brilliantly choreographed combat scenes.
Hashtag #BigCityLife

Happyend

Neo Sora|Thriller
Technology
Family
Pop Culture
Tokyo in the near future: While earthquakes reign the city, a school prank of two friends leads to drastic consequences. A comedy about friendships and how they are repeatedly being tested.
Gala Premieres

Heretic

Scott Beck, Bryan Woods|Horror
Faith & Religion
Pop Culture
Technology
An original and surprising horror film made by A24. Defying his romcom image, Hugh Grant skillfully embodies the leading role in this thriller maze.
Documentary Competition

Home is the Ocean

Livia Vonaesch|Documentaire
Around the World
Nature
Family
Director Livia Vonaesch spent several years accompanying the Schwörer family of eight, who have been living on a sailing ship for 20 years now. An intimate portrait of a fascinating family living the great dream of boundless freedom.
Documentary Competition

Homegrown

Michael Premo|Documentaire
Politics
This documentary portrays three Proud Boys, Trumps violent henchmen, who took part in the storm on the Capitol on January 6, 2021. This provides us with an insight into the milieu of the 21st century right-wing extremists in America.
Gala Premieres

Ainda Estou Aqui

Walter Salles|Biopic
Family
Politics
A deeply humanistic film and a declaration of love for democratic Brazil that pays tribute to those who fought against injustice.
Gala Premieres

Sicilian Letters

Fabio Grassadonia, Antonio Piazza|Thriller
Politics
Ecomomy
An extraordinary mafia film that is based on true events and impresses with subtle humour and passionate character actors.
Sounds

In the Shadows of Dreams

Martin Witz|Documentaire
Politics
Queer
Arts & Culture
+1
The documentary film tells the story of the friendship and collaboration between two men who created dozens of hits during the Nazi era and played against propaganda. A fascinating insight into five decades of German music and film history.
ZFF for Kids

Jakob

Oscar Ionesco|Kids
Family
A film by ZFF Studio Kids: Ten-year-old Jakob has a tough time. But the young audience experiences with him how he suddenly learns what it means to be loved and to feel at home. (Recommendation: age 8 and older)
Gala Premieres

Joker: Folie à Deux

Todd Phillips|Drama
Politics
Pop Culture
In this original sequel, the rousing and iconic story of Joker is retold as a musical. Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga shine as a harmonious team.
Hashtag #BigCityLife

Kurzfilme #BigCityLife

Clara Anastácia, Gabriela Gaia Meirelles, Robin Klengel, Leonhard Müllner, Leonardo Martinelli, Solmund MacPherson, Michael Karrer|Shorts
Around the World
Feel Good
Social justice
+1
The short film series includes dystopian predictions of the future, a house tour à la “Welcome To My Crib” as well as a political musical about food delivery drivers and takes us on a journey through #BigCityLife. (Curated by Internationale Kurzfilmtage Winterthur)
Gala Premieres

Beating Hearts

Gilles Lellouche|Romance
Feel Good
Feminism
Family
+1
A modern Romeo and Juliet love story set in northern France in the 80s - with an epic vibe, boundless energy and a charismatic Adèle Exarchopoulos in the leading role.
Hashtag #BigCityLife

La Cocina

Alonso Ruizpalacios|Drama
Pop Culture
A tragic homage to settling in in a foreign country, dreams about a better future and the fascinating microcosm of gastronomy, which, in this case, is set in the middle of New York City.
Border Lines

The Freedom of Fierro

Santiago Esteinou|Documentaire
Social justice
Law & Order
The film follows César Fierro, who spent 40 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit, on his journey back to freedom. It poignantly highlights the consequences of a long imprisonment and the difficulties of reintegrating into society.
Gala Premieres

Landesverräter

Michael Krummenacher|Historical Film
Law & Order
History
For the dream of turning his life as a vagabond around and becoming a singer, Ernst Schrämli sells Swiss military information to a Nazi spy. An enthralling historical drama based on true events.
Feature Film Competition

The Kingdom

Julien Colonna|Thriller
Family
Politics
Law & Order
Corsica, 1955: Teenager Lesia spends the summer with her father. When she realises that he is the leader of a clan in the Corsican mafia, she must choose: Will she side with the law or with her father?
Feature Film Competition

The Courageous

Jasmin Gordon|Drama
Family
Feminism
Feel Good
The story of a single mother from Valais who gradually gets involved in small-scale crime and meanwhile tries to keep up the façade of a perfect world for her children.
Sounds

Queens of Drama

Alexis Langlois|Musical
Queer
Feel Good
Feminism
+3
The secret love story of two casting show participants - wrapped up in a queer musical that looks back from the year 2055 to the pop-culturally legendary and turbulent period around 2005.