Colin Farrell to Receive Zurich Film Festival’s Golden Icon Award 2025
Colin Farrell will be honored with the prestigious Golden Icon Award at the 2025 Zurich Film Festival, celebrating both his remarkable career achievements and his latest performance in Ballad of a Small Player.
Award Ceremony and Festival Appearances
The Oscar-nominated Irish actor will make his appearance at the festival on September 27 for two significant events:
- The Golden Icon Award presentation ceremony
- The gala premiere of Ballad of a Small Player
Festival attendees can also look forward to an intimate ZFF Masters discussion with Farrell on September 28.
About Ballad of a Small Player
Directed by Edward Berger (All Quiet on the Western Front), this adaptation of Lawrence Osborne’s 2014 novel follows a mysterious gambler in Macau confronting his past. The film marks Berger’s third consecutive selection at ZFF.
Farrell’s Distinguished Career
The actor’s impressive filmography includes acclaimed performances in:
- The Banshees of Inisherin (Golden Globe winner, Oscar nominee)
- In Bruges
- The Batman
- The Lobster
- Minority Report
Festival director Christian Jungen praised Farrell’s versatility, highlighting his ability to portray everything from villains to romantic leads with compelling depth.
Current Projects
Fans can currently watch Farrell in HBO’s The Penguin, while he continues filming season two of Apple TV+’s Sugar.
The 2025 Zurich Film Festival runs from September 25 to October 5, joining Farrell with previous Golden Icon recipients including Kate Winslet, Jessica Chastain, and Hugh Jackman.
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