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The 79th Locarno Film Festival has commenced, featuring a diverse selection of films and attracting a parade of movie stars and emerging talents. The festival's head, Giona A. Nazzaro, emphasized its mission to liberate spectators in the age of algorithms.
The Portuguese Sophia Awards are facing criticism for nominating "Cartas Telepáticas," a film by Edgar Pêra created using artificial intelligence. The Academy defends the nomination, stating that the appreciation of works should focus on their artistic value.
Basil da Cunha's film 'O Jacaré,' shot in Reboleira, completes a trilogy and is competing for the Golden Leopard alongside works by Hong Sangsoo and Denis Côté. Edgar Pêra's 'Guerrilha no Asfalto' will be screened out of competition at the Locarno Film Festival.
Basil da Cunha's new feature film, 'O Jacaré,' is the only Portuguese title in competition at the Locarno Film Festival, which runs from August 5 to 15. Other notable names in the program include Albert Serra, Denis Côté, and Edgar Pêra.