2024 Zurich Film Festival showcased "The Apprentice" and "Anora", with Oscar buzz for Mikey Madison.

The 2024 Zurich Film Festival showcased two award-season contenders on its final night, October 12. Sebastian Stan's film "The Apprentice," which premiered in U.S. theaters amid controversy, grossed $585,000 on its opening day. Mikey Madison's performance in "Anora," set to be released on October 18, is generating Oscar buzz. Stan was joined by co-star Maria Bakalova and director Ali Abbasi at the festival.