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The 5th Zurich Film Festival will take place at the cinemas corso and Arthouse Le Paris from September 24 until October 4, 2009. A public festival for those who have already seen it all. The Zurich Film Festival will screen more than 60 Swiss and international film premieres in the International Feature Film Competition, the International Documentary Film Competition, the German Language Film Competition, the Out of Competition and New World View Argentina series. Entering just its fifth year, the Zurich Film Festival has established itself as a marquee European Festival, discovering and promoting independent voices and talent from around the world and showcasing a diverse array of international films. Zurich Film Festival continues to serve as the setting for many World and European premieres.

A fine selection of side events and parties will complete the programme of the 5th Zurich Film Festival.

Renowned guests from all over the world turned Zurich during the last years into a bustling film capital, and established filmmakers as well as up-and-coming newcomers presented their latest work in person. In 2007, we had the honour to welcome Oliver Stone as A Tribute to ... -guest and awarded him for his lifetime achievement. In 2008, the A Tribute to... Award was dedicated to Costa-Gavras, the grand old man of political thriller. A special highlight was the Golden Icon Award ceremony, where Sylvester Stallone was honoured for his lifetime achievements and personally accepted the award to thundurous applause and standing ovations.

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