‘Unidentified’ Review: Haifaa al-Mansour’s Clever Saudi Murder Mystery Offers a Scathing Critique of Female Oppression, With a Twist
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‘Unidentified’ Review: Haifaa al-Mansour’s Clever Saudi Murder Mystery Offers a Scathing Critique of Female Oppression, With a Twist

The latest feature by the 'Wadjda' director follows a self-taught detective investigating the murder of a young woman cast aside by her country.

The Hollywood Reporter
Slovak Oscar Contender ‘Father’ Wins Zurich Film Festival

Milan Ondrík stars as a decent man who's life falls apart in Tereza Nvotová's family drama.

The Hollywood Reporter
Zurich Winners: Slovak Oscar Entry ‘Father’ Wins Golden Eye For Best Film

Zurich Winners: Slovak Oscar Entry ‘Father’ Wins Golden Eye For Best Film

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Tereza Nvotová’s 'Father' Wins Golden Eye at Zurich Film Festival

Slovak Oscar entry 'Father' and Swiss documentary 'I Love You, I Leave You' won the top prizes at Zurich Film Festival.

Variety

‘California Schemin’’ Review: James McAvoy’s Canny Directorial Debut Carves a Crowdpleaser Out of a Real-Life Hip-Hop Scam
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'California Schemin'' Review: James McAvoy's Canny Directorial Debut

James McAvoy directs and co-stars in "California Schemin'" the true tale of two Scottish strivers who faked a US backstory to access the UK rap scene.

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Noah Baumbach on ‘Jay Kelly,’ Heartbreak, Joy and Rediscovering His Love for Making Movies: Zurich

Honored in Zurich for his life's work, the 'Marriage Story' and 'Squid and the Whale' filmmaker reflects on mining personal pain for art and why his new Clooney-led Netflix movie marks a surprising turn toward joy.

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KI-Schauspielerin Tilly Norwood sorgt am Zurich Film Festival für Aufsehen: Während sie als „nächste Scarlett Johansson“ beworben wird, warnen Stars wie Emily Blunt vor Jobverlusten & fordern: „Hört auf, unsere menschlichen Verbindungen zu kappen.“ Mehr dazu: https://www.nau.ch/news/schweiz/zurich-film-festival-hollywood-stars-warnen-vor-ki-schauspielerin-67050502 🎥🤖 #ZurichFilmFestival #KI #Filmbranche #Hollywood #newz
Zurich Film Festival: Hollywood-Stars warnen vor KI-Schauspielerin

Das Zurich Film Festival bringt Mega-Stars aus der Branche auf den grünen Teppich. Doch eine stiehlt allen die Show: KI-Schauspielerin Tilly Norwood.

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‘Desert Warrior’ Review: Rupert Wyatt Delivers an Impressive Looking but Otherwise Routine Saudi Epic
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https://variety.com/2025/film/reviews/desert-warrior-review-1236537313/

‘Desert Warrior’ Review: Rupert Wyatt Delivers Lavish Saudi Epic

Anthony Mackie co-stars with Aiysha Hart, who plays a queen who unifies the tribes of Arabia in a narratively serviceable large-canvas production.

Variety

‘Desert Warrior’ Review: Rupert Wyatt Delivers an Impressive Looking but Otherwise Routine Saudi Epic

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Zurich: Composer Hildur Gudnadóttir on Finding Her Sound and Scoring the Dark Side

The Oscar-winning composer and Zurich Festival career honoree reflects on subtlety, sexism, and creating the signature sound behind 'Joker', 'Tár', and 'Hedda.'

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