Festival

Since 2012, this vibrant and inspiring festival for contemporary Arab cinema has taken place biennially and has since established itself as a recognised and indispensable presence within Switzerland’s cultural landscape. The carefully curated programme aims to present the diverse facets of Arab culture with nuance and in all their complexity. It offers profound insights into Arab culture, history, religion, and society.

The Arab Film Festival Zurich (AFFZ) makes an essential and lasting contribution to dialogue and mutual understanding between cultures. It offers an open-minded and interested audience the valuable opportunity to engage deeply with the diversity and richness of the Arab world.

The Arab Film Festival Zurich is organized and supported by the association IAFFZ.