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In a sign of solidarity for other Swiss film festivals that were unable to implement their physical edition, the Zurich Film Festival offers Nyon, Locarno, Neuchâtel, Basel and Freiburg a carte blanche to present a film as part of the ZFF’s “Solidarité Festivals” initiative. The 5 films will be presented personally by each of the festival’s respective directors.
Visions du Réel – International Film Festival Nyon
DAVOS (2020) by Daniel Hoesl and Julia Niemann
Saturday, 26 September, 21.00 at Arthouse Piccadilly
“Solidarity between festivals and professionals in general is essential during times like these. We are particularly happy, therefore, that DAVOS – which captivated the public and represents our festival emblematically – will, thanks to the ZFF, profit from a physical screening in Switzerland.” Emilie Bujès, Director Visions du Réel.
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Locarno Film Festival
LA NOTTE DI SAN LORENZO (1982) by Paolo and Vittorio Taviani
Monday 28 September, 18.00 at Arthouse Le Paris
"There is enough room in Switzerland for several festivals, as long as we respect each other’s identity and offer each other our mutual support. This project by Christian Jungen should be seen as a foundation for the future." Marco Solari, President Locarno Film Festival
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Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival (NIFFF)
SCHLAF (2020) by Michael Venus
Tuesday, 29 September, 18.30 at Arthouse Piccadilly
“SCHLAF is a cinematic experience that leaves no one unmoved. I am delighted that the ZFF audience can discover the style of an emerging author with major talent.” Anaïs Emery, Artistic DirectorNIFFF.
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Bildrausch - Filmfest Basel
MOFFIE (2020) by Oliver Hermanus
Wednesday, 30 September, 21.00 at Arthouse Piccadilly
“MOFFIE was due to celebrate its Swiss premiere screening in our International Competition section. We’re delighted that, despite having had to cancel Bildrausch, we now have the opportunity to present the film to the Swiss public at the ZFF.” Nicole Reinhard, DirectorBildrausch – Filmfest Basel.
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Internationales Filmfestival Freiburg (FIFF)
KOVAN/THE HIVE (2020) by Eylem Kaftan
Friday, 2 October, 18.00 at Arthouse Piccadilly
“KOVAN (THE HIVE), which we would have presented in our 2020 competition section, will now get its Swiss premiere screening thanks to them. It is the first feature-length fiction film by Turkish director Eylem Kaftan. We fell in love from the very start with her disturbing family drama, which actress Meryem Uzerli embodies with absolute grace.” Thierry Jobin, Artistic DirectorFIFF.
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