The Zurich Film Festival has announced Cary Joji Fukunaga and Sine Plambech as jury presidents for the feature and documentary competitions.
The Zurich Film Festival has confirmed that Cary Joji Fukunaga will lead the feature film competition jury, while Sine Plambech will head the documentary competition jury. This announcement was made on September 17, 2026, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Fukunaga, known for his work on No Time to Die, will be joined by Swiss-French actress Ella Rumpf and others on his feature jury. Other members include Mexican director Fernando Eimbcke, producer Julie Billy, and Italian film editor Walter Fasano. Together, this panel will select the winner of the Golden Eye in the feature competition.
In the documentary competition, Sine Plambech will lead a jury that includes Spanish cinematographer Alfredo de Juan, Norwegian producer Anne Køhncke, Swiss director Jela Hasler, and Austrian director and producer Nikolaus Geyrhalter.
The festival will showcase fourteen films vying for the coveted Golden Eye. Among the standout entries is Black Church Bay, a mystery-thriller that follows a man whose life unravels following a fateful encounter. Other entries include A Girl Unknown, Dua, and Flesh and Fuel, marking a rich competition in the feature category.
The documentary section is also robust, with entries such as The Match, which chronicles the historic Argentina vs. England game during the 1986 FIFA World Cup, and The Gymnasts of Fisherman Colony. This diverse selection highlights the festival's commitment to showcasing various cinematic stories.
The 22nd Zurich Film Festival, taking place from September 24 to October 4, will feature these competitions alongside a gala showcasing several anticipated films. Notable titles include I Play Rocky, Josephine, and works from celebrated directors such as Lee Chang-dong as well as the team of Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson.
Additionally, Julianne Moore will be honored with the Golden Icon Award, while John Turturro will receive the Golden Eye Award for his performance in The Only Living Pickpocket in New York.
The appointments of Cary Joji Fukunaga and Sine Plambech as jury presidents at the Zurich Film Festival underscore the festival's focus on diverse storytelling and experienced leadership in the film industry. As Fukunaga and Plambech lead their respective juries, their unique perspectives and artistic sensibilities will likely influence the decision-making process, potentially highlighting groundbreaking films in this year's lineup.
This prestigious festival continues to draw attention not only for its roster of films but also for the stature of its jurors, which enhances its reputation as a key event in the global film calendar.
For more updates on festival announcements and highlights, check out our coverage on Zhang Yimou to Lead Busan Film Festival Competition Jury and Alfonso Cuarón to Make First Korea Visit for Busan Film Festival.
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