Kate Winslet to receive Golden Icon award at Zurich Festival

The upcoming 20th edition of the Zurich Film Festival will feature a star guest: Oscar winner Kate Winslet is coming to Zurich on October 7. She will be honoured at the festival for her career and will present her new film. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Kate Winslet is one of the "most important actresses of our time," wrote the organisers of the Zurich Film Festival in a press release on Wednesday. They highlighted films such as "Titanic," "Sense and Sensibility," and "Avatar: The Way of Water," in which Winslet played leading roles. +Future of Locarno Film Festival lies in discreet charm of new president In addition, Winslet has worked with renowned directors including James Cameron, Peter Jackson, Sam Mendes, Jane Campion, Michel Gondry, and Marc Forster. +The Grand Hotel Locarno – where it all began The Zurich Film Festival will honour Winslet with the Golden Icon Award for "her outstanding acting performance and her impressive career." The latest ...