The Zurich Film Festival brings you an exclusive selection of recorded interviews, talks and Q&A's that offer fascinating insights into the creative process of directors, screenwriters, producers and actors, with renowned personalities such as Kate Winslet, Sebastian Stan, Johnny Depp and many more.
Tom Hiddleston | ZFF Masters 2026 | «It's the responsibility of the actor to aim for precision»
In this ZFF Masters session, Tom Hiddleston discusses his latest film TENZING, in which he portrays legendary mountaineer Edmund Hillary. He reflects on the film's focus on Tenzing Norgay and his perspective on the historic 1953 Everest expedition, as well as his experiences preparing for the demanding role and working with Sherpas in the Himalayas. Hiddleston also looks back on key moments in his career and shares personal insights into his approach to acting, the importance of empathy, research and authenticity, and what he has learned from inhabiting such diverse characters. Tom Hiddleston is an acclaimed British actor known for his versatility across film, television and theatre. He first gained recognition through his early collaborations with director Joanna Hogg before rising to international fame as Loki in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His extensive filmography includes THOR, THE AVENGERS, THE NIGHT MANAGER, ONLY LOVERS LEFT ALIVE and KONG: SKULL ISLAND. Over the course of his career, Hiddleston has portrayed a wide range of characters, from Shakespearean heroes and literary figures to spies, villains and supernatural beings. At the 22nd Zurich Film Festival, he presented TENZING and took part in the ZFF Masters program. ZFF Masters are in-depth conversations with renowned voices from world cinema, which are open to the public and take place during the Zurich Film Festival. They offer audiences insight into the creative process and artistic vision of personalities in film around the world. Cover Photo: Andreas Rentz via Getty Images #ZFF2026 #zurichfilmfestival
23 Feb 2026
Rolf Lyssy | ZFF Masters 2020
Der Schweizer Regisseur Rolf Lyssy gehört mit seinem beeindruckenden Œuvre aus Spiel- und Dokumentarfilmen zählt Rolf Lyssy zu den herausragenden Filmemachern der Schweiz. So gehört sein Meisterwerk DIE SCHWEIZERMACHER bis heute zu den erfolgreichsten Schweizer Filmen. Weitere grosse Erfolge feierte er mit Dialektkomödien wie TEDDY BÄR und LEO SONNYBOY. Gleichzeitig widmete er sich gesellschaftlichen Brennthemen, mit DIE LETZTE POINTE etwa dem selbstbestimmten Leben im Alter. In seiner ZFF Masters aus dem Jahr 2020 sprach Lyssy über Hochs und Tiefs seiner Karriere und seinen Spielfilm EDEN FÜR JEDEN.
29 Jan 2026
Claire Foy | ZFF Masters
British actress Claire Foy is one of Europe's most versatile character actresses. Known for her portrayal of young Queen Elizabeth II in the award-winning Netflix production THE CROWN (2016–2023) and works in films like THE SEASON OF THE WITCH (2011), WOMEN TALKING (2022) and ALL OF US STRANGERS (2023), she earned praise by critics world wide. In this ZFF Masters episode, she shares personal stories from her career in the film business and how she became the actress she is today. She also talks about her latest drama, H IS FOR HAWK, which celebrated its international premiere at Zurich Film Festival. The film released in the UK and US on 23 January 2026.
ZFF Masters are in-depth conversations with renowned voices from world cinema, which are open to the public and take place during the Zurich Film Festival. They offer audiences insight into the creative process and artistic vision of personalities in film around the world. The full talks are available on YouTube and as podcast.
Cover Photo: Sandro Bäbler
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