“The Woman King”, “Bros”, “The Son” among the gala premieres at the Zurich Film Festival

The Zurich Film Festival has selected some of the most anticipated auteur films and Hollywood films of the year in its Gala Premieres section. Among other films, the festival presents the European premieres of "The Woman King", with Viola Davis, and "Bros" by Nicholas Stoller. He also plays "The Son" by Florian Zeller.

"Of the 145 films on the festival program this year, we are able to show more a quarter of in world or European preview, more than ever in the history of the festival,” says Christian Jungen, artistic director.

"We are particularly proud to be hosting the European premieres of Gina Prince-Bythewood's historic epic 'The Woman King,' in which Oscar winner Viola Davis leads an international black cast, and Nicholas Stoller's gay romantic comedy 'Bros', which cast all LGBTQ+ actors for the film. testify to the diversity of talent working in Hollywood cinema, and we are very pleased to present them to a European audience."

This year will also see the return to Zurich of Florian Zeller, who presented his Oscar-winning family drama "The Father" at the festival two years ago. He is now back in Zurich with "The Son", a new family story with Hugh Jackman, Laura Dern and Vanessa Kirby.

The full program will be published on Thursday.

“The Son” (USA) DramaPremieres in German-speaking territoriesDirector: Florian ZellerCast: Vanessa Kirby, Hugh Jackman, Anthony HopkinsA few years after his parents' divorce, 17-year-old Nicholas no longer wants to live with his mother. Instead, he moves in with his father, Peter, who lives with his new partner and their daughter. But Peter's attempt to correct past mistakes threatens to strain their father-son relationship. After "The Father", director Florian Zeller presents his next masterfully staged and very moving family story.

"The Woman King" (USA) Action-dramaEuropean PremiereDirector: Gina Prince-BythewoodCast: Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, John BoyegaIn the 19th century, the West African kingdom of Dahomey was threatened by European colonialists. To protect the population, General Nanisca leads the "Agojie" into the field, an all-female military regiment of fearless warriors. Their mission: defeat the European aggressors and defend the honor of the kingdom. Inspired by real events, this historical epic tells the extraordinary story of African women soldiers. A breathtaking and action-packed spectacle.

“Bros” (USA) Romantic comedyEuropean premiereDirector: Nicholas StollerCast: Billy Eichner, Luke Macfarlane, TS Madison, Monica Raymund, Guillermo Díaz, Guy Branum and Amanda BearseBobby is a funny and cynical podcaster from the LGBTQ+ community who works in a hip office in New York City. For his friends, he pretends to live a happy single life. In reality, a hectic workday and commitment issues get in the way of her romantic happiness. But Bobby meets the handsome Aaron. With its full LGBTQ+ main cast, this rom-com from best-selling director Nicholas Stoller marks a Hollywood milestone.

“A forgotten man” (Switzerland) Political thrillerWorld premiereDirector: Laurent NègreCast: Michael Neuenschwander, Manuela Biedermann, Clea Eden, Yann PhiliponnaSpring 1945: Heinrich Zwygart, Swiss Ambassador to Germany, flees bombarded Berlin after eight years of service in the capital of the Reich. It is the end of a terrible mandate, during which he had to make fatal compromises to preserve the neutrality and security of his country. He survived the war, but will he survive the peace?

“Dreamin' Wild” (USA) DramaPremieres in German-speaking territoriesDirector: Bill PohladCast: Casey Affleck, Noah Jupe, Walton Goggins, Zooey Deschanel, Beau Bridges, Jack Dylan Grazer, Chris Messina great musical career. In their self-built music studio, the brothers let their ta...