Sun, 26.07.2026 Volunteer Now to Help with the Zurich Arab Film Festival The International Arab Film Festival Zurich (IAFFZ) is looking for dedicated volunteers for the upcoming festival edition (February 2 to 7, 2027).… Read more
Wed, 08.07.2026 Interview by the Algerian newspaper “Sawt al-Ahrar” Interview by the Algerian newspaper “Sawt al-Ahrar” with Aida Schläpfer Al Hassani, co-director of the Arab Film Festival Zurich. "In Arabic" Read more
Wed, 17.06.2026 Animation Lab Zurich, Switzerland, 2027 The call for submissions for the Animation Lab Zurich, Switzerland, 2027 is now open! Rules & Regulations - 2nd Animation Lab 2027 … Read more
Sun, 24.05.2026 IAFFZ Wishes You a Peaceful and Blessed Eid al-Adha Dear Members of the IAFFZ Association IAFFZ wishes you and yours a peaceful and blessed Eid al-Adha. Warm regards. Read more
Thu, 21.08.2025 Save the Date: The 8th Arab Film Festival Zurich will take place from 2 to 7 February 2027 Save the Date: The 8th Arab Film Festival Zurich will take place from 2 to 7 February 2027. Film submissions now welcome at: … Read more
Tue, 03.06.2025 Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina (1934–2025) He was the first Arab filmmaker to be awarded the Palme d'Or at Cannes, and – until last Friday, 23rd May – the oldest living Palme d'Or winner: the… Read more
