Observed Signal · Sep 26, 2026 · Other · Source: persoenlich.com News · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Positive
C-Films Premieres Three Films at Zurich Film Festival
The Zurich Film Festival (ZFF) 2026 will showcase three new productions by the Swiss production company C-Films. The films include '111 – Echoes from Halifax' by Mauro Mueller, a drama about the aftermath of the Swissair Flight 111 crash; 'Eurotrash' by Frauke Finsterwalder, an adaptation of Christian Kracht's novel; and 'A Happy Family' by Jan-Eric Mack, a social drama about a mother fighting for her children. The three films will premiere at the festival between September 27 and 30, 2026. They highlight C-Films' commitment to independent Austrian cinema and its role in bringing personal stories to the screen.
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- C-Films will show three premieres at the Zurich Film Festival 2026.
- The film '111 – Echoes from Halifax' commemorates the crash of Swissair Flight 111 in 1998.
- The world premiere of '111' is scheduled for September 29 at the Corso cinema.
- 'Eurotrash' is a German-Swiss co-production based on the novel by Christian Kracht.
- The festival screenings take place between September 27 and 30, 2026.
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