Zurich Film Festival Podcasts

The Zurich Film Festival brings you an exclusive selection of recorded interviews, talks and Q&A’s that offer fascinating insights into the creative process of directors, screenwriters, producers and actors, with renowned personalities such as Hans Zimmer, Susanne Bier, Sylvester Stallone and many more.

ZFF Masters with Ethan Hawke 03/27/2024

ZFF Masters with Ethan Hawke Unfortunately, we had some technical problems during the recording of this episode, but we don't want to withhold it from you: Ethan Hawke has achieved worldwide renown as an actor and shone with his performances across a wide variety of genres. He first attracted significant attention in Peter Weir's coming-of-age drama DEAD POETS SOCIETY (1989). He demonstrated his sense of romance and humour in BEFORE SUNRISE (1995), and displayed his action-hero prowess in TRAINING DAY. In addition to acting, Hawke pursues many other artistic activities, including as a producer, director and author. He discusses his multifaceted work as part of the ZFF Masters. /episode/index/show/zurichfilmfestivalpodcasts/id/30566333

ZFF Masters mit Margarethe von Trotta 01/24/2024

ZFF Masters mit Margarethe von Trotta Margarethe von Trotta ist die Grande Dame des deutschen Kinos und schuf sich einen Namen als Regisseurin, Drehbuchautorin und Schauspielerin. Sie erlangte vor allem durch Rollen in Filmen von Rainer Werner Fassbinder oder Volker Schlöndorff Bekanntheit als Schauspielerin. Ab dem Ende der 1970er Jahre stand sie selbst hinter der Kamera und avancierte zu einer der renommiertesten Regisseurinnen. Zu ihren bekanntesten Filmen gehören DIE BLEIERNE ZEIT (1981), ROSA LUXEMBURG (1986) und HANNAH ARENDT (2012). Margarethe von Trotta war am 19. ZFF an einer Masters zu Gast, wo sie von ihrer langjährigen, packenden Karriere erzählte. /episode/index/show/zurichfilmfestivalpodcasts/id/29594298

Kinojahr 2023: Rückblick mit dem ZFF Programm-Team 12/20/2023

Kinojahr 2023: Rückblick mit dem ZFF Programm-Team Der grosse #Barbenheimer Sommer, Streik in Hollywood und 150 Filme, die am ZFF liefen: Hinter uns liegt ein aufregendes Kinojahr 2023. Der ZFF Artistic Director Christian Jungen und die beiden ZFF Heads of Programme Reta Guetg und Anja Fröhner lassen die letzten Monate Revue passieren und erzählen von ihren Highlights aus der Kinowelt. Zudem lassen sie gemeinsam die Vorfreude auf die Award Season aufkommen. /episode/index/show/zurichfilmfestivalpodcasts/id/29164523

Grosses Kino für die Kleinen: Zu Besuch bei einem «ZFF für Kinder» Workshop-Tag 12/06/2023

Grosses Kino für die Kleinen: Zu Besuch bei einem «ZFF für Kinder» Workshop-Tag Im Rahmen von «ZFF für Kinder» bietet das Zurich Film Festival unter dem Jahr mehrere Workshoptage an. In verschiedenen Kursen können Kinder von 8 bis 13 Jahren in die Filmwelt eintauchen und dabei von Profis lernen. Die ZFF-Redaktorin Vivien Sasso hat einen dieser Workshoptage besucht und die mitwirkenden Filmemacherinnen und Filmemacher interviewt. Zudem erzählt Yvonne Augustin, die beim ZFF für das Kinderprogramm zuständig ist, was diese Arbeit für sie so wertvoll und besonders macht. /episode/index/show/zurichfilmfestivalpodcasts/id/28956568

ZFF Masters mit Michael Steiner 11/15/2023

ZFF Masters mit Michael Steiner Der Schweizer Erfolgsregisseur Michael Steiner war am 19. ZFF zu Gast. Er hat nicht nur seinen neusten Film EARLY BIRDS präsentiert, sondern auch mit dem ZFF Artistic Director Christian Jungen im Rahmen einer ZFF Masters über seine Karriere gesprochen. Diese ist gespickt mit grossen Erfolgen: 2006 erhielt Steiner den Schweizer Filmpreis für die Verfilmung des Jugendbuchklassikers MEIN NAME IST EUGEN und auch seine Filme SENNENTUNTSCHI, WOLKENBRUCH und UND MORGEN SEID IHR TOT feierten nebst anderen zahreiche Kinobesuche. Dank seiner innovativen Art und seinem mutigen Schaffen gehört er schon jetzt zu den besten Schweizer Regisseuren aller Zeiten und Fans von ihm dürfen sich wohl noch auf viele weitere Regiearbeiten aus Steiners Feder freuen... /episode/index/show/zurichfilmfestivalpodcasts/id/28655683

Celebrating Cinema im Frame: Das ZFF eröffnet sein eigenes Kino 09/28/2023

Celebrating Cinema im Frame: Das ZFF eröffnet sein eigenes Kino Mit der Eröffnung des Kinos Frame an der Zürcher Europaallee, bekommt das Zurich Film Festival ein ganzjähriges Zuhause. Betrieben wird das Frame von der Vermarktungsfirma des ZFF, der Spoundation Motion Picture AG (SMP). Jennifer Somm ist Managing Director der SMP und erzählt in diesem Podcast, wie es dazu kam, dass das ZFF ein eigenes Kino eröffnet. Zudem verrät sie, was hinter dem Namen des Kinos steckt und worauf sich das künftige Publikum freuen darf. /episode/index/show/zurichfilmfestivalpodcasts/id/28165520

Das Programm des 19. ZFF: Ein Ausblick mit Artistic Director Christian Jungen 09/14/2023

Das Programm des 19. ZFF: Ein Ausblick mit Artistic Director Christian Jungen Das diesjährige ZFF-Programm umfasst 148 Filme mit der Rekordzahl von 52 Welt- und Europapremieren. Jede einzelne dieser Filmperlen liegt unserem Programm-Team am Herzen, doch es gibt einige Highlights, auf die sich Artistic Director Christian Jungen besonders freut. Gemeinsam mit der ZFF-Redaktorin Vivien Sasso spricht er in dieser Podcastfolge über das Programm des 19. ZFF und verrät dabei den ein oder anderen Geheimtipp. Tauchen Sie gemeinsam mit den beiden in die Vorfreude auf das Festival ein. /episode/index/show/zurichfilmfestivalpodcasts/id/28030290

ZFF Masters with Eddie Redmayne 08/16/2023

ZFF Masters with Eddie Redmayne The multitalented British actor and Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne shines on the world's cinema screens and theater stages. He gained fame with his role in LES MISERABLES (2012) and went on to win the Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his portrayal of Stephen Hawking in THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING (2014); his role in THE DANISH GIRL (2015) earned him a further Oscar nomination. At the 18th ZFF, this year's Golden Eye Award winner presented his latest film THE GOOD NURSE. /episode/index/show/zurichfilmfestivalpodcasts/id/27768846

ZFF Masters with Charlotte Gainsbourg 07/26/2023

ZFF Masters with Charlotte Gainsbourg She is one of the most versatile actresses in European cinema: Two-time César winner Charlotte Gainsbourg also proved her talent in international productions like JANE EYRE (1996) and I'M NOT THERE (2007). She enjoys a long-standing collaborative relationship with Lars von Trier: She received the Award for Best Actress at Cannes for ANTICHRIST (2009), followed by leading roles in MELANCHOLIA (2011) and NYMPHOMANIAC (2013). At ZFF, 2022's Golden Eye Award winner talks about her multifaceted career. /episode/index/show/zurichfilmfestivalpodcasts/id/27569889

Im Gespräch: Christian Jungen und Elke Mayer über das 18. Zurich Film Festival 09/08/2022

Im Gespräch: Christian Jungen und Elke Mayer über das 18. Zurich Film Festival Das 18. Zurich Film Festival steht vor der Tür! Das Programm ist bekanntgegeben und die Vorbereitungen laufen auf Hochtouren. Das Führungsduo Christian Jungen und Elke Mayer verrät, welche Highlights und Neuigkeiten es in diesem Jahr am ZFF zu entdecken gibt. /episode/index/show/zurichfilmfestivalpodcasts/id/24311796

Im Gespräch: Christian Jungen und Elke Mayer über das 17. Zurich Film Festival 09/17/2021

Im Gespräch: Christian Jungen und Elke Mayer über das 17. Zurich Film Festival Das 17. Zurich Film Festival 2021 steht vor der Tür! Das Programm ist online und der Teppich (fast) ausgerollt. Was das Führungsduo Christian Jungen und Elke Mayer eine Woche for Festivalbeginn auf Trab hält und auf was sie sich freuen, erzählen sie im neuen ZFF Podcast. /episode/index/show/zurichfilmfestivalpodcasts/id/20508779

Im Gespräch: Artistic Director Christian Jungen und Programmleiter Georg Bütler 09/18/2020

Im Gespräch: Artistic Director Christian Jungen und Programmleiter Georg Bütler Das Programm des 16. Zurich Film Festival 2020 wurde bekanntgegeben. Dahinter stecken monatelange Arbeit und ein grosses Team von sogenannten "Programmern". Was macht eigentlich ein Festival-Programmer und wie kommen die Filme ans ZFF? Artistic Director Christian Jungen und Programmleiter Georg Bütler erzählen von ihrer Arbeit und stellen das neue Programm vor. /episode/index/show/zurichfilmfestivalpodcasts/id/16063136

A Conversation with… Kristen Stewart 08/03/2020

A Conversation with… Kristen Stewart This episode presents ‘A Conversation with’ Kristen Stewart – one of America’s most brilliant and talented young actresses. She plays the Nouvelle Vague icon Jean Seberg in her latest movie SEBERG that she presented at ZFF in 2019. In this talk you will learn more about Kristen Stewart’s acting career and how she overcame her shyness. She talks about her early work with Jodie Foster and why she loves to shoot with director Olivier Assayas. /episode/index/show/zurichfilmfestivalpodcasts/id/15456428

ZFF Masters with Oliver Stone 05/11/2020

ZFF Masters with Oliver Stone Oliver Stone is recognized for his controversial takes on recent American History with films such as PLATOON, NATURAL BORN KILLERS and SNOWDEN. In 2019 he presided the jury at Zurich Film Festival and presented his four part documentary series THE PUTIN INTERVIEWS. How Oliver Stone came so close to the Russian President and why he thinks that there is a lack of interest with Americans in finding out the truth of political issues are just some of the many subjects that the filmmaker will discuss. /episode/index/show/zurichfilmfestivalpodcasts/id/14367719

ZFF Masters with Julie Delpy 04/22/2020

ZFF Masters with Julie Delpy Julie Delpy can look back on a truly multifaceted career. At the ZFF Masters she talks openly about her humble but creative family background in France and how she came in touch with the diversity of culture like art and films very early. Considering herself to be a very outspoken person, Julie also reveals her experience with sexual harrassment in the film industry and the challenges for female filmmakers. /episode/index/show/zurichfilmfestivalpodcasts/id/14097359

ZFF Masters with Javier Bardem 04/01/2020

ZFF Masters with Javier Bardem Javier Bardem is one of the most sought-after character actors in the business. In this ZFF Masters session the Spanish actor reveals the ambitions and challenges of shooting his latest documentary SANCTUARY and how he started to join the climate movement. He shares personal anecdotes of his work as an actor and tells us why he will never forget his first shoot with director Miloš Forman. /episode/index/show/zurichfilmfestivalpodcasts/id/13796381

Artistic Director Karl Spoerri im Gespräch mit Christian Jungen 09/25/2019

Artistic Director Karl Spoerri im Gespräch mit Christian Jungen Das 15. Zurich Film Festival steht vor der Tür. Artistic Director Karl Spoerri und Senior Programmer Christian Jungen sprechen über das Programm, die Schwerpunkte "Grüne Welle" und "Speaking the Truth". Spoerri verrät, wie das Festival an Stargäste wie Roland Emmerich und Oliver Stone herankommt und blickt zurück auf die Anfänge, als das Feuilleton über Stars wie Sylvester Stallone das Näschen rümpfte. Jungen wollte von Spoerri auch wissen, wie er sich fit hält für die Arbeitstage von 6.30 bis 23.30 und Spoerri fragte seinen Nachfolger, was dessen Eindrücke nach 5 Monaten im Team seien. /episode/index/show/zurichfilmfestivalpodcasts/id/11388398

ZFF Masters with Julian Schnabel 07/17/2019

ZFF Masters with Julian Schnabel This podcast is brought to you by the Zurich Film Festival and Variety. It presents a ‘ZFF Masters’ with Julian Schnabel, the artist and director of masterpieces such as ‘Basquiat’, ‘Before Night Falls’ and ‘The Diving Bell and the Butterfly’. He visited the Zurich Film Festival in 2018 and talked about his Van-Gogh-film ‘At Eternity’s Gate’ which won his lead actor Willem Dafoe an Academy Award nomination and the best actors prize in Venice. /episode/index/show/zurichfilmfestivalpodcasts/id/10556420

A Conversation with… Johnny Depp 06/26/2019

A Conversation with… Johnny Depp This episode presents a 'ZFF Masters' with Johnny Depp, the Hollywood star known for the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise and auteur films such as "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" and "Finding Neverland". The three times Academy Award nominee visited ZFF in 2018 for the world premiere of his film "Richard Says Goodbye". He talks about his career, the collaboration with director Tim Burton and he reveals why the Disney executives were scared when they saw how he played the pirate Jack Sparrow. /episode/index/show/zurichfilmfestivalpodcasts/id/10282295

ZFF Masters with Wim Wenders 06/12/2019

ZFF Masters with Wim Wenders This episode presents a ZFF Masters with Wim Wenders, the director of cult films such as ‘Paris, Texas’ and ‘Wings of Desire.’ He visited the Zurich Film Festival in 2018 and accepted the ‘A Tribute to...’-Award for his career. Wenders talks about the beginnings of his career in post-war Germany, his friendship with Swiss actor Bruno Ganz, how he shot ‘Paris, Texas’ under difficult circumstances and he reveals why he isn’t happy with the film he shot for Francis Ford Coppola’s studio Zoe /episode/index/show/zurichfilmfestivalpodcasts/id/10130257

ZFF Masters with Donald Sutherland 05/23/2019

ZFF Masters with Donald Sutherland This episode presents a ‘ZFF Masters’ with Donald Sutherland, the legendary and iconic character actor known for classics such as ’M*A*S*H’ and ‘Klute’. The Canadian visited the Zurich Film Festival in 2018 and accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award. He talks about the wild days of New Hollywood in the 70s and shares tales of his collaborations with the likes of Robert Redford, Robert Altman and John Schlesinger. /episode/index/show/zurichfilmfestivalpodcasts/id/9896369

ZFF Masters with Glenn Close 08/07/2018

ZFF Masters with Glenn Close Today’s podcast presents a „ZFF Masters“ with Glenn Close. She was a guest at the Zurich Film Festival in 2017 to receive the festival’s prestigious Golden Icon Award for having made a lasting artistic contribution to the art of cinema with films such as The Big Chill, Fatal Attraction, Dangerous Liaisons and Albert Cobbs. There is not a single person she can’t charm with her energy and her incredible stories. /episode/index/show/zurichfilmfestivalpodcasts/id/6897526

A Conversation with… Arnold Schwarzenegger 08/07/2018

A Conversation with… Arnold Schwarzenegger Today’s podcast presents a „ZFF Masters“ with non other than the legendary Arnold Schwarzenegger who was at the Zurich Film Festival in 2015 to receive the prestigious Golden Icon Award. During this interview Schwarzenegger gives his audience an intimate insight into his thoughts on his generation of action heroes and also shares his political opinions on the 2016’s presidential race and today’s environmental issues. You area about to get to know Schwarzenegger in a way you never thought possible! /episode/index/show/zurichfilmfestivalpodcasts/id/6897503

ZFF Masters with Michael Haneke 07/26/2018

ZFF Masters with Michael Haneke Today’s podcast presents a „ZFF Masters“ with Austrian film director and screenwriter Michael Haneke, an icon of Austrian cinema having made widely recognized films such as Funny Games, The White Ribbon and Amour. During this interview, he lets us in on the secrets of his infamous sequence shots and reveals his opinion on mainstream cinema. It is truly a joy to listen to what this fascinating director has to say. Please note that this interview is in German. /episode/index/show/zurichfilmfestivalpodcasts/id/6853065

ZFF Masters with Milos Forman 07/26/2018

ZFF Masters with Milos Forman Today’s podcast presents a „ZFF Masters“ with Czech filmmaker Milos Forman, who sadly passed away at the beginning of 2018. In the following interview, Forman shares hilarious little on-set anecdotes from improvised scenes in One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest and teaching a horse to walk through a paper wall for several months in the 1984’s film Amadeus. /episode/index/show/zurichfilmfestivalpodcasts/id/6853056

ZFF Masters with Woody Harrelson 07/26/2018

ZFF Masters with Woody Harrelson Today’s podcast presents a „ZFF Masters“ with Woody Harrelson who was a guest at the festival in 2016 to personally present his film LBJ. He talks about the incredibly bumpy beginning of his career in New York, from the struggles of finding an agent, to giving up and finally landing his first acting job. Harrelson shares several hilarious anecdotes and he will surely entertain you just as he did the Swiss audiences during the Zurich Film Festival. /episode/index/show/zurichfilmfestivalpodcasts/id/6853054

ZFF Masters with Hans Zimmer 07/20/2018

ZFF Masters with Hans Zimmer Today’s podcast presents a „ZFF Masters“ with Hans Zimmer, one of the most famous and successful film composers in the world, having been nominated for an Academy Award an incredible 11 times. During this interview, Zimmer talks about his close relationship to Christopher Nolan and their way of communicating with each other while working on a film. Hans Zimmer gives the audiences a fascinating insight into the incredible world of film music composing. Please note that this interview is in German. /episode/index/show/zurichfilmfestivalpodcasts/id/6834144

ZFF Masters with Susanne Bier 07/20/2018

ZFF Masters with Susanne Bier Today’s podcast presents a „ZFF Masters“ with Danish director Susanne Bier, who gained world wide success with films such as After the Wedding in 2006 and 2010’s In A Better World. She visited the Zurich Film Festival in 2014 to preside over the International Feature Film Jury. During this interview, she discusses challenges that European filmmakers have to face in Hollywood and stuns the audiences with her intelligent and self-reflecting nature. /episode/index/show/zurichfilmfestivalpodcasts/id/6834120

ZFF Masters with Todd Haynes 07/20/2018

ZFF Masters with Todd Haynes Today’s podcast presents a „ZFF Masters“ with Todd Haynes, who proves himself to be a true cinephile with an unconditional passion for film history. It is such a joy to listen to Haynes, who has been a pioneering filmmaker in the New Queer cinema movement, and what he has to say about the medium of film and why today’s sheer quantity of films often hinders young people from developing a real passion for film making and film history. This is for sure an episode that will change your perception on fil /episode/index/show/zurichfilmfestivalpodcasts/id/6834109

ZFF Masters with Sylvester Stallone 07/20/2018

ZFF Masters with Sylvester Stallone Today’s podcast presents a „ZFF Masters“ with the one and only Sylvester Stallone. He was at the festival in 2008 to receive the prestigious Golden Icon Award. Mostly known as an action hero in films such as The Expendables, Rambo and the Rocky series, in this “ZFF Masters” Stallone gives a very inspiring insight into his incredible work as a screenwriter and director and tells us why it is so important for directors to accept that a film will never be perfect. /episode/index/show/zurichfilmfestivalpodcasts/id/6834088

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