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John Turturro to receive Golden Eye at Zurich Film Festival

From ABC Color · () Spanish

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  • John Turturro will receive the Golden Eye at the Zurich Film Festival on Sept. 26.
  • Organizers are honoring him for his role in “The Only Living Pickpocket in New York,” directed by Noah Segan.
  • The festival will also present a 2026 Golden Eye to British actress Naomi Watts.

John Turturro will receive the Golden Eye at the upcoming Zurich Film Festival, recognizing a career that organizers say has left a distinctive mark on cinema.

The New York actor, screenwriter and director will collect the award on Sept. 26 during the festival, which runs from Sept. 24 to Oct. 4 in the Swiss city. The honor is tied to his performance in “The Only Living Pickpocket in New York,” released earlier this year and directed by Noah Segan.

Festival executive director Christian Jungen said the award pays tribute to an actor who has made an unmistakable contribution to film over several decades.

Zurich will also give the 2026 Golden Eye to British actress Naomi Watts for her performance in “The Housewife.” Previous recipients have included Jude Law, Kristen Stewart, Dakota Johnson, Jake Gyllenhaal and Benedict Cumberbatch. The Zurich festival is regarded as the second most important German-language film festival after Berlin.

With this award, we pay tribute to an actor who has left his unmistakable mark on cinema for decades.

· Christian JungenThe Zurich Film Festival executive director explained why Turturro will receive the Golden Eye.
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