ZFF Masters 2025 | Wagner Moura | From NARCOS to THE SECRET AGENT
Zurich Film Festival
In this ZFF Masters session, Brazilian actor and director Wagner Moura discusses his latest film THE SECRET AGENT and his collaboration with acclaimed filmmaker Kleber Mendonça Filho. Moura reflects on his most iconic roles, including Pablo Escobar in NARCOS, and shares how he brings a piece of Brazil to every job he takes, even in international films. He also offers candid insights into his approach to acting and storytelling across both Brazilian and American cinema. Wagner Moura is one of South America’s most celebrated actors, known for his performances in NARCOS, TROPA DE...
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ZFF Masters 2025 | Russell Crowe | Stories from a Lifetime In Film
Zurich Film Festival
In this ZFF Masters session, Academy Award–winning actor and filmmaker Russell Crowe discusses his latest film NUREMBERG, which opens in US cinemas on November 7. He also reflects on what he loves most about his craft and shares memories from the making of classics such as GLADIATOR and ROBIN HOOD. Crowe offers candid insights into his decades-long career and what continues to inspire him as a storyteller. Russell Crowe has captivated audiences worldwide for over three decades. The New Zealand–born actor rose to fame with ROMPER STOMPER and went on to star in acclaimed films including...
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ZFF Masters 2025 | Colin Farrell | From Dublin to Hollywood
Zurich Film Festival
In this ZFF Masters session, Irish actor Colin Farrell reflects on his remarkable journey through over two decades in film — from his early days on set to becoming one of the most versatile performers of his generation. Farrell shares insights into the making of BALLAD OF A SMALL PLAYER, his latest collaboration with filmmaker Edward Berger, and what acting has given him over the years. He also looks back on his creative partnerships with some of cinema’s most distinctive voices, including Yorgos Lanthimos and Martin McDonagh. Farrell has built an extraordinary career across international...
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ZFF Masters 2025 | Hildur Guðnadóttir | Inside the Mind of an Oscar-Winning Composer
Zurich Film Festival
In this ZFF Masters* 2025 session, award-winning composer Hildur Guðnadóttir talks to composer Mirjam Skal about her distinctive approach to film scoring, her latest work on the film HEDDA, her iconic Academy Award–winning music for JOKER, the role of women in film music, and what inspires her future work. HEDDA will be available for streaming on Amazon prime from October 29. With her singular style, Hildur Guðnadóttir counts among the most innovative composers of our time and serves as a role model for young talents worldwide. Her groundbreaking score for HBO’s...
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ZFF Masters 2025 | Edward Berger | Inside BALLAD OF A SMALL PLAYER and his journey in film
Zurich Film Festival
In this ZFF Masters session, filmmaker Edward Berger talks to festival director Christian Jungen about his new film BALLAD OF A SMALL PLAYER, collaborating with Colin Farrell, turning down OCEAN'S 14, and his journey from German film to international cinema — including his deep connection to Switzerland. The writer-director, known for his emotionally rich and visually precise storytelling, Berger has earned global recognition with acclaimed works such as ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT (2022) and CONCLAVE (2024), receiving Oscar and BAFTA honors. His films feature international talents...
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Oscar-Favoriten und Geheimtipps: Das Programm des 21. ZFF
Zurich Film Festival
Es ist wieder so weit – die schönste Zeit des Jahres für alle Filmfans steht vor der Tür. Vom 25. September bis zum 5. Oktober 2025 findet das 21. Zurich Film Festival statt. Der grüne Teppich wird ausgerollt und wie immer erwarten uns Filme mit Oscar-Potenzial, hochkarätige Gäste und jede Menge Filmperlen aus aller Welt. In dieser Episode sprechen Festival Director Christian Jungen und Anja Fröhner über die Highlights des diesjährigen Programms, verraten, welche Filme schon jetzt als Favoriten der Award Season gehandelt werden – und teilen ihre Geheimtipps für einzigartige...
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ZFF Masters 2024: Alicia Vikander
Zurich Film Festival
Alicia Vikander is one of the most talented actresses of her generation. The Swedish Oscar winner has captivated audiences with her versatility, starring in everything from historical dramas such as THE DANISH GIRL to action-packed blockbusters like TOMB RAIDER. At the Zurich Film Festival 2024, she returned to present her latest film alongside director Fleur Fortuné: THE ASSESSMENT, a gripping sci-fi thriller hitting Swiss cinemas on April 10. In her ZFF Masters talk, Vikander shared insights into the making of the film, her collaboration with Fortuné, and highlights from her impressive...
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ZFF Masters 2024: Pamela Anderson
Zurich Film Festival
As part of the ZFF Masters, our audience gathers to watch talks with actors, directors, screenwriters and other filmmakers. In this episode, Pamela Anderson is our guest. Pamela Anderson is a Canadian American actress, model and activist. She rose to international fame in the 1990s with her role as lifeguard C.J. Parker in the hit series BAYWATCH. However, her breakthrough came earlier, during the 1980s, when she worked as a model for Playboy magazine, appearing on the cover more times than anyone else. In addition to her work as an actress, Anderson is a passionate animal rights...
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ZFF Masters 2024: Jude Law
Zurich Film Festival
As part of the ZFF Masters, our audience gathers to watch talks with actors, directors, screenwriters and other filmmakers. In this episode, Jude Law is our guest. Jude Law has already worked with numerous renowned directors such as Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese and Wes Anderson and has appeared in classics of film history such as THE TALENTED MR. RIPLEY (1999), THE HOLIDAY (2006), SHERLOCK HOLMES (2009), and THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL (2014). In this ZFF Masters episode, Law talks about his latest film THE ORDER and looks back at the highlights of his career.
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ZFF Masters 2024: Howard Shore
Zurich Film Festival
Im Rahmen der ZFF Masters findet sich unser Publikum in einem Kinosaal ein, um Talks mit Schauspielern, Regisseurinnen, Drehbuchautorinnen oder anderen Filmschaffenden zu verfolgen. In dieser Folge ist Howard Shore zu Gast. Howard Shore ist einer der renommiertesten Komponisten unserer Zeit und ein Ausnahmetalent, dessen Werke Filmgeschichte geschrieben haben und dessen Musik in Konzertsälen auf der ganzen Welt von den angesehensten Orchestern aufgeführt wird. Im ZFF Masters spricht Howard Shore über seine Karriere und gibt Einblicke in seine kreative Arbeit und die Prozesse hinter seiner...
info_outlineMads Mikkelsen has established himself as an irresistible character actor. On one hand, through his appearances in Danish auteur films such as PUSHER by Nicolas Winding Refn, ADAM'S APPLES by Anders Thomas Jensen and THE HUNT by Thomas Vinterberg. But he has also made a name for himself in Hollywood and has inspired a wide audience - including in STAR WARS ROGUE ONE, INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY and the 007 adventure CASINO ROYALE. At the ZFF Masters, Mikkelsen presents his new film THE KING'S LAND and talks about his long career.