Indie This Week in Zurich worth going out for.

Everything here costs more than it should, which makes me stubborn about only recommending what's actually worth it.

I keep track of indie in Zurich and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

Daddy Longlegs (2009)

Daddy Longlegs (2009) One-time only

Mon, Sep 28 · 6:00 PM

Zürich

Anarchic Safdie brothers debut

The Smashing Machine (2025)

The Smashing Machine (2025) Star performer

Tue, Sep 29 · 8:30 PM

Zürich

Gritty MMA biopic

Good Time (2017)

Good Time (2017) Star performer

Wed, Sep 30 · 8:45 PM

Zürich

Neon-soaked heist thriller

The Animal Kingdom (2023)

The Animal Kingdom (2023) Up & coming artist

Wed, Sep 30 · 6:00 PM

Zürich

Intimate creature feature

Before Sunset

Before Sunset Star performer

Thu, Oct 1 · 3:00 PM

Zürich

Real-time Paris romance

In My Name

In My Name One-time only

Thu, Oct 1 · 7:00 PM

Zürich

Trans friendship documentary

Ghost in the Machine

Ghost in the Machine One-time only

Sat, Oct 3 · 10:30 AM

Zürich

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Blue Moon

Blue Moon Star performer

Sat, Oct 3 · 6:30 PM

Zürich

Linklater's bittersweet showbiz drama

The green ray

The green ray

Mon, Sep 28 · 8:45 PM

Zürich

Rohmer's wistful summer odyssey

A Scanner Darkly

A Scanner Darkly Star performer

Wed, Sep 30 · 6:30 PM

Zürich

Rotoscoped sci-fi noir

The future

The future Star performer

Wed, Sep 30 · 8:45 PM

Zürich

Midlife reinvention drama

Bernie

Bernie Star performer

Thu, Oct 1 · 8:45 PM

Zürich

True crime black comedy

The Prisoner of Bordeaux

The Prisoner of Bordeaux Star performer

Thu, Oct 1 · 6:15 PM

Zürich

Prison wives drama

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Frequently asked questions

How are these indie in Zurich chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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