Tom Hiddleston | ZFF Masters 2026 | «It's the responsibility of the actor to aim for precision»

In this ZFF Masters session, Tom Hiddleston discusses his latest film TENZING, in which he portrays legendary mountaineer Edmund Hillary. He reflects on the film’s focus on Tenzing Norgay and his perspective on the historic 1953 Everest expedition, as well as his experiences preparing for the demanding role and working with Sherpas in the Himalayas. Hiddleston also looks back on key moments in his career and shares personal insights into his approach to acting, the importance of empathy, research and authenticity, and what he has learned from inhabiting such diverse characters. Tom Hiddleston is an acclaimed British actor known for his versatility across film, television and theatre. He first gained recognition through his early collaborations with director Joanna Hogg before rising to international fame as Loki in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His extensive filmography includes THOR, THE AVENGERS, THE NIGHT MANAGER, ONLY LOVERS LEFT ALIVE and KONG: SKULL ISLAND. Over the course of his career, Hiddleston has portrayed a wide range of characters, from Shakespearean heroes and literary figures to spies, villains and supernatural beings. At the 22nd Zurich Film Festival, he presented TENZING and took part in the ZFF Masters program. ZFF Masters are in-depth conversations with renowned voices from world cinema, which are open to the public and take place during the Zurich Film Festival. They offer audiences insight into the creative process and artistic vision of personalities in film around the world. Cover Photo: Andreas Rentz via Getty Images #ZFF2026 #zurichfilmfestival . . . Follow us on Social Media: 🌟 Website: zff.com 🌟 Instagram: instagram.com/zurichfilmfestival 🌟 TikTok: tiktok.com/zurichfilmfestival