Star-studded crowd at the ZFF: Dakota Johnson, Russell Crowe and Benedict Cumberbatch come to Zurich

In its 21st edition, the Zurich Film Festival (ZFF) has a star line-up to be proud of. International film stars such as Dakota Johnson, Colin Farrell, Benedict Cumberbatch, Alexander Skarsgård, Anthony Mackie, Wagner Moura and Dylan O'Brien are expected in Zurich from September 25 to October 5, 2025.

A special highlight will be the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award to Russell Crowe. The Oscar winner will be honored for his life's work and will also present his new film NUREMBERG, in which he plays the Nazi Hermann Göring, in Zurich. The award will be presented on September 27 at the Kongresshaus, where Crowe will also give insights into his work during a public ZFF Masters.

British actress Claire Foy is awarded the Golden Eye. Known for her role as Queen Elizabeth II in THE CROWN, she will be presenting her new film H IS FOR HAWK in Zurich. The award ceremony will take place on September 29 at the Kongresshaus.

Swiss film producer Anne Walser will also receive a special honor when she is presented with the Career Achievement Award for her literary adaptation STILLER and her exceptional career. The award ceremony will take place on October 3.

This year's festival program comprises 114 films, including 41 world and European premieres. In the feature film competition, 14 directors are competing for the Golden Eye, which is endowed with CHF 25,000. There is a particular focus on films that focus on childhood and youth.

Ticket sales start on September 15 at 10:00 a.m. via the ZFF website and on site at Cinema Corso am Bellevue. During the festival, tickets can be purchased at the Festival Center on Sechseläutenplatz.