# Zurich Film Festival 2026 program announcements

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> Updated: 2026-09-09T23:56:04.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The 22nd Zurich Film Festival (ZFF), scheduled for September 24 to October 4, 2026, has released details regarding its program and premiere selections. Operating under the motto ‘Dream Big’, the festival will feature 133 films, including a record 46 world and European premieres and 21 Swiss films.

Initial announcements highlighted the Gala Premieres section, which includes Oscar contenders and world premieres such as the German productions ‘Alte Liebe’ (Love, After All) and ‘Frau Winkler Verlässt Das Haus’ (How Can I Help?). Other notable titles include ‘I Play Rocky’, ‘Josephine’, and the Swiss-focused film ‘111 – Echoes From Halifax’.

The festival expects approximately 500 film professionals, including actors Julianne Moore and Willem Dafoe, and director Wim Wenders. Swiss actress Luna Wedler is set to receive the Golden Eye Award during the opening night, presented by Federal Councillor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-09: Zurich Film Festival announces 2026 program and record premieres

The 22nd Zurich Film Festival will run from September 24 to October 4, 2026, featuring 133 films and 46 world or European premieres.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zurich-film-festival-announces-2026-program-and-record-premieres

### 2026-08-13: Zurich Film Festival announces Gala Premieres and Oscar contenders

The Zurich Film Festival has announced its Gala Premieres, featuring world premieres from German directors Andreas Dresen and Doris Dörrie alongside Oscar contenders like 'I Play Rocky'.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zurich-film-festival-announces-gala-premieres-and-oscar-contenders

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