Zurich Film Festival honors John Turturro and Tom Hiddleston

The Zurich Film Festival has announced several recipients of its Golden Eye Award. American actor, screenwriter, and director John Turturro will be honored on September 26 for his performance in ‘The Only Living Pickpocket in New York’. Turturro, known for his extensive work with directors such as Spike Lee and the Coen brothers, will also participate in a Masters session at the festival.

British actor Tom Hiddleston has also been recognized with a Golden Eye Award. The festival opening featured the European premiere of his film ‘Tenzing’, which depicts the 1953 Mount Everest expedition. Hiddleston, widely recognized for his role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, spoke during a session about his experiences working on large-scale film franchises.

Additionally, the festival announced that Zurich-born actress Elisabeth Baume-Schneider will receive a Golden Eye Award.