7.11.2025, 20:15, Maxx 1
EN UT + Q&A
8.11.2025, 16:15, Maxx 6
EN UT + Q&A
9.11.2025, 12:30, Maxx 5
EN UT + Q&A
The whole range of short filmmaking from the Zurich area – diverse, entertaining, profound, and socially committed. Like every year, Züri Shorts demonstrates that local shorts are made for the big screen.

seen voices
Andrin Fretz / Switzerland/South Africa 2025 / 15'54" / DCP / colour / English / Doc
South African photographer Lindeka Qampi uses her camera to capture everyday life in Cape Town’s townships – raw, poetic, and honest. In close collaboration with young students, she passes on the power of visual storytelling and advocates for self-representation. This short documentary shows how education, inspiration, and mutual support can spark a new generation of storytellers reclaiming the narrative of their own reality.

Load
Simone Tschirren / Switzerland 2025 / 11' / DCP / colour / German/English / Fic
On a fairytale journey between everyday life and utopia, we encounter characters who speak of the burden and beauty of invisible care work. Until the tradwives' lifestyle flickers and the roar of the washing machine brings the soup to a boil.

TV oder Die Ruhestörung an der Waldbergstrasse
Frederic Siegel / Switzerland 2025 / 14'9" / DCP / colour / Swiss German / Ani
Diego, six ans, dépasse le temps d'écran autorisé et ses yeux deviennent carrés. Il déclenche une série de phénomènes mystérieux qui envahissent tout l'immeuble à travers les divers écrans. Lorsque les deux policiers Kim et Mike interviennent suite à une plainte pour tapage, ils se retrouvent plongés dans un monde chaotique ou réalité et fiction s’entremêlent.

Thanks, You Too
Marion Täschler / Switzerland 2025 / 9'48" / DCP / colour / no dialogue / Ani
Two strange birds get to know each other over dinner. The owl, a perfect hostess, serves one course after the other. The oystercatcher is in for a long evening filled with awkward moments and unbearable silence.

You Wanna Know What's Dangerous?
Levio Gioia / Switzerland 2025 / 11'21" / DCP / colour / German/English / Doc
Following an injury, a parkour artist finds himself coming to terms with the loss of his main passion in life. What now? Despite new limitations, new realms of possibility are explored, both physically and mentally.

Loud Love
Lea Bloch / Switzerland 2025 / 8' / DCP / colour / Swiss German / Fic
Après un repas de famille, Noémie et Elias sont pris dans une dynamique explosive. Ils se disputent, s'éloignent l'un de l'autre, puis se rapprochent à nouveau. Quelle est la nature de leur relation ?

Astra La Vista
Johannes Bachmann / Switzerland 2025 / 9'47" / DCP / colour / German / Fic
Un jeune homme fait tout son possible pour que la vieille Opel Astra de sa grand-maman passe le contrôle technique. Mais ce qui ressemble à une restauration nostalgique se transforme plutôt en dernier voyage vers la casse. Un inspecteur étonnamment compatissant accompagne le processus.