The Zurich International Film Festival revealed details of its gala programming Thursday, positioning the event as a significant destination during the international awards season. Festival director Christian Jungen characterized the selection as “auteur cinema for a broader audience,” emphasizing the festival’s role in showcasing substantial works to wider viewership.
The gala lineup incorporates several high-profile titles circulating through the festival circuit. Peter Farrelly’s “I Play Rocky,” which stars Anthony Ippolito as a young version of Sylvester Stallone, will premiere in Toronto before playing Zurich. “Possible Love,” a drama from Korean director Lee Chang-dong known for the film “Burning,” premiered at Venice on Netflix. Additional galas include “Josephine,” which features Channing Tatum and Gemma Chan and previously screened at Sundance and Berlin, along with “Wicker,” a sci-fi fantasy romantic comedy helmed by Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson with a cast including Alexander Skarsgård, Olivia Colman, and Elizabeth Debicki.
The festival also announced three world premieres for the Zurich edition. “Love, After All” from Andreas Dresen and “How Can I Help?” from Doris Dörrie, both acclaimed German directors, will debut at the festival. Jungen noted these films are “grounded in everyday life and, with a little wink, reflect on the state of our society.” Additionally, Simon Wallon’s documentary “The Hammer,” examining auctioneer Simon de Pury, will premiere in Zurich.
Further gala selections include “111 – Echoes from Halifax,” a factual drama from Mauro Mueller about the 1998 crash of Swissair Flight 111, which will open the Atlantic Film Festival in Halifax before its international debut in Zurich. Three additional titles from Venice round out the gala program: Casey Affleck’s “Company” starring Nick Nolte and Ben Mendelsohn, Nanni Moretti’s “It Will Happen Tonight” with Louis Garrel and Jasmine Trinca, and “Burgundy,” a documentary from the filmmakers of “The Truffle Hunters.”
The 22nd edition of the Zurich International Film Festival runs Sept. 24 – Oct. 4.
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