Andreas Dresen, Doris Dorrie films to world premiere at Zurich Film Festival
Zurich, August 13
Andreas Dresen's 'Love, After All' and Doris Dorrie's 'How Can I Help?' are among 11 films set to have their world premieres in the Gala Premieres section of the 22nd Zurich Film Festival, which will run from September 24 to October 4, Variety reported.
The selection also includes Oscar contenders 'I Play Rocky" and "Josephine", as well as Switzerland's highly anticipated film '111 - Echoes from Halifax'.
Christian Jungen, CEO of the Zurich Film Festival, said the Gala Premieres section is "dedicated to auteur cinema for a broader audience."
"We are particularly delighted that two major figures of German auteur cinema, Andreas Dresen and Doris Dorrie, have entrusted us with the world premieres of their new films," Jungen said. "Their films are grounded in everyday life and, with a little wink, reflect on the state of our society," Variety reported.
Jungen said the festival would also present films expected to play an important role during the upcoming awards season.
"We present films that will play an important role later in the award season, such as 'I Play Rocky,'" he said.
"I Play Rocky" tells the story behind the making of the cult classic starring Sylvester Stallone, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1977.
Highlighting "111 - Echoes from Halifax" from a Swiss perspective, Jungen said the film sheds light on a major event that shook the country -- the crash of a Swissair aircraft near Halifax.
"From multiple perspectives, the film sheds light on a major event that shook our nation: the crash of a Swissair aircraft near Halifax," he said, Variety reported.
The full programme of the Zurich Film Festival will be unveiled on September 9.
— ANI
Reader Comments
"I Play Rocky" sounds interesting! The making of Rocky is a fascinating story in itself, and to see it as a film within a film will be quite something. 🎬
Switzerland's film about the Halifax crash sounds emotionally heavy. Films that tackle national tragedies need to be handled with care and it seems this one is doing it justice from multiple perspectives. Good to see festivals supporting such meaningful cinema.
While I appreciate the global appeal of such festivals, I can't help but wonder if Indian films are getting enough representation on these platforms. We have such rich auteur cinema in regional languages that deserves world premieres too. 🇮🇳
The festival's theme of "auteur cinema for a broader audience" is spot on. That's what cinema worldwide needs—films that make us think but also connect with everyday people. Excited for these premieres in September!
Good to see international festivals promoting films with strong emotional and societal depth. The Doris Dorrie and Andreas Dresen films seem like must-watches for anyone who loves cinema that reflects real life 😊
The Halifax crash film is going to be a hard watch for many Swiss people. Some wounds take generations to heal.
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