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Andreas Dresen's 'Love, After All' and Doris Dorrie's 'How Can I Help?' are among 11 films set to have their world premieres in the Gala Premieres section of the 22nd Zurich Film Festival, which will run from September 24 to October 4, Variety reported. The selection also includes Oscar contenders 'I Play Rocky" and "Josephine", as well as Switzerland's highly anticipated film '111 - Echoes from Halifax'.

German Auteurs in the Spotlight

Christian Jungen, CEO of the Zurich Film Festival, said the Gala Premieres section is "dedicated to auteur cinema for a broader audience." "We are particularly delighted that two major figures of German auteur cinema, Andreas Dresen and Doris Dorrie, have entrusted us with the world premieres of their new films," Jungen said.

"Their films are grounded in everyday life and, with a little wink, reflect on the state of our society," Variety reported.

Award Season Hopefuls

Jungen said the festival would also present films expected to play an important role during the upcoming awards season. "We present films that will play an important role later in the award season, such as 'I Play Rocky,'" he said.

"I Play Rocky" tells the story behind the making of the cult classic starring Sylvester Stallone, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1977.

Highlight on Swiss Cinema

Highlighting "111 - Echoes from Halifax" from a Swiss perspective, Jungen said the film sheds light on a major event that shook the country -- the crash of a Swissair aircraft near Halifax. "From multiple perspectives, the film sheds light on a major event that shook our nation: the crash of a Swissair aircraft near Halifax," he said, Variety reported.

The full programme of the Zurich Film Festival will be unveiled on September 9. (ANI)