Rapper Noizy makes his acting debut in BLOOD MONEY alongside Blerim Destani and Moritz Bleibtreu.

In the Albanian port city of Durrës, Arion (Noizy), a former inmate, is released from prison to fight in illegal bare-knuckle bouts at the notorious venue «The Circle» on behalf of Ilir (Blerim Destani), who is heavily in debt. A gritty martial arts drama about two men trying to escape their lives.

After a tragedy, Haru loses her footing – until she decides to pursue her great passion once again. With lively dance sequences and rousing music, director Josef Kubota Wladyka presents an energetic story about a passion for dance and about learning to love again – step by step.

On the outskirts of a small seaside village lives a single fisherwoman (Olivia Colman). The narrow-minded villagers mock her. One day, she’s had enough of her spiteful neighbors and creates a wicker husband (Alexander Skarsgård).

Author Salman Rushdie decides to document his return to life after an assassination attempt. In an increasingly polarized world, Rushdie’s story offers a powerful defense of free speech – and, at the same time, a moving portrait of a man who, after a near-fatal attack, fights to reclaim his life and his voice.

Join us as the Golden Eyes are presented and the winners of the competition sections are honoured. Seats are strictly limited. As a special highlight of the Award Night, Andy García will personally present his film DIAMOND as the Closing Film.

Geprägt von einer traumatischen Vergangenheit und ausgestattet mit einem aussergewöhnlichen Spürsinn, löst Privatdetektiv Joe Diamond (Andy García) in Los Angeles Verbrechen, an denen selbst das LAPD scheitert. Eine stilvolle Liebeserklärung an Los Angeles und die grossen Film Noir Klassiker.

Whether you have a film ticket or not: the publicly accessible festival center on Sechseläutenplatz is the place for everyone to gather. Experience the Green Carpet up close, catch exciting public talks, and enjoy a wide variety of drinks and food trucks.

Hollywood is coming to Zurich: Julianne Moore, Naomi Watts, Tom Hiddleston, Olivia Colman, Andy García, and many more stars will be gracing the Green Carpet this year.