Benedict Cumberbatch will be honored with the prestigious Golden Eye Award at Zurich Film Festival for his career and performance in the drama film The Thing With Feathers. He will also give insights into his career at a ZFF Masters.
In his new film The Thing With Feathers, directed by Dylan Southern, Cumberbatch takes on dual roles, as both lead actor and producer through his company SunnyMarch in partnership with Lobo Films. He portrays a father of two, grappling with grief and the challenge of rebuilding his life after the death of his wife.
Benedict Cumberbatch, who is best known to many for his iconic role as Sherlock, has worked with some of the most important directors of our time, including Jane Campion, Joe Wright, Steve McQueen and Wes Anderson. He will also star in the upcoming satirical black comedy The Roses alongside Olivia Colman.
Benedict Cumberbatch commented, saying, “I am honored to be invited to The Zurich Film Festival to receive The Golden Eye Award. This festival is important in recognizing, encouraging and supporting all film makers across the world, with emphasis on inspiring new talent and voices, something close to my heart. I am delighted to be accepting this special award.”
Christian Jungen, Festival Director of the Zurich Film Festival added, “Benedict Cumberbatch is one of the most versatile character actors of his generation. He comes from the theater, masters his craft in every role and gives his characters emotional depth – whether as Alan Turing in The Imitation Gameor as superhero Doctor Strange in the Marvel universe. We have shown many of his films at the ZFF in recent years and are delighted to be able to welcome him to Zurich in person for the first time – both as an actor and as the producer of The Thing With Feathers.”
The 21st Zurich Film Festival will take place from September 25 to October 5, 2025.
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