The Locarno Film Festival is showcasing a selection of quirky films, including 'Bloody Tennis,' a Tunisian horror film, and a story about a surgeon with kleptomania.

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.

Parallax Films has acquired international sales rights for 'Private Property,' a new short film by Deepak Rauniyar and Asha Magrati, ahead of its world premiere at the 79th Locarno Film Festival.

The Locarno Festival has unveiled the full lineup for its 79th edition, featuring 103 world premieres and an 'adventurous selection' of films from acclaimed directors like Hong Sang-soo, Albert Serra, and Vincent Grashaw.

Umair Bilal's documentary, which tells a Sufi story, has secured its world premiere at the prestigious Swiss festival in Locarno, bringing a Pakistani narrative to an international audience.