Swiss Film Makes History with Double Win at Zurich Film Festival
Documentary 'I love you, I leave you' becomes first Swiss film to win Golden Eye award while also securing Audience Award at prestigious festival.

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Cecilia Vicuรฑa awarded CHF150,000 Roswitha Haftmann Prize for combining artistic radicalism with social commitment, marking significant recognition in Swiss art scene.
Documentary 'I love you, I leave you' becomes first Swiss film to win Golden Eye award while also securing Audience Award at prestigious festival.

Swiss writer Christian Kracht, 58, is considered a leading contender for the Nobel Prize in Literature, following his notable appearance at the Gรถteborg Book Fair and growing recognition in Swedish literary circles.

Two Swiss researchers named as potential Nobel Prize winners, highlighting Switzerland's continued excellence in scientific research

Solothurn-born dancer and choreographer awarded prestigious Swiss Grand Prix for Performing Arts, including CHF100,000 prize.

Annual awards recognize outstanding Swiss films including documentary on Stromboli island and inheritance story, with prizes totaling CHF40,000.

Legendary Badrutt's Palace Hotel earns Gault Millau's Hotel of the Year 2026 distinction following major renovation including new luxury wing and summer facilities.

Brazilian actor and director Wagner Moura will receive the prestigious Golden Eye award at the Zurich Film Festival for his career achievements and acclaimed performance in 'The Secret Agent'.

American actor celebrated with Career Achievement Award at 78th Locarno Film Festival, highlighting festival's international prominence in cinema.

Switzerland's entry for Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards tells the story of overworked nurses, highlighting healthcare workforce challenges.

91-year-old Zurich writer becomes first Swiss recipient of โฌ50,000 European Prize for Political Culture, joining ranks of notable European intellectuals and politicians.

Fresh from Eurovision victory, Nemo claims two major awards at the Swiss Music Awards, winning 'best single' for 'The Code' and 'best solo act' at the Zurich ceremony.

Storm-ravaged valley recognized for exemplary community resilience and cultural landscape preservation

Legendary martial artist and actor Jackie Chan to be honored with lifetime achievement award at prestigious Swiss film festival, celebrating his 60-year career bridging Eastern and Western cinema.

Tim Fehlbaum's thriller about the 1972 Munich Olympics bombing receives ten nominations at the German Film Awards, including Best Film and Best Director.

Prestigious Swiss design award honors Anna Monika Jost, Bruno Monguzzi, and Batia Suter for their contributions to graphic design and visual arts.

Bulle Ogier and Barbet Schroeder to be honored at Swiss Film Prize for their contributions to Nouvelle Vague cinema

Zurich-born author Fleur Jaeggy wins prestigious Grand Prix for Swiss Literature, with additional awards for French-speaking authors Catherine Lovey and Romain Buffat.

Zurich-born author receives Switzerland's 2025 Grand Prix for Literature, while two French-speaking authors secure top literary prizes in national recognition of excellence.

Skier Marco Odermatt makes Swiss sports history by winning his fourth consecutive Sportsman of the Year award, surpassing tennis legend Roger Federer's record of consecutive wins.

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