79th Locarno Film Festival Kicks Off with Star-Studded Lineup
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.
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At the 79th Locarno Film Festival, a parade of movie stars and fresh faces
The Swiss event, running from August 5 to 15, is paying tribute to Isabella Rossellini, Virginie Efira and Asia Argento, and once again welcoming South Korean director Hong Sang-soo in competition.
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One of the most shameful episodes in Hollywood’s history is being examined in a new retrospective to screen at the Locarno Film Festival: Red & Black: Hollywood Left and the Blacklist. Speaking to Variety, the retrospective’s curator, Ehsan Khoshbakht, speaks about the inspiration for the program, which features the work of directors, writers and stars […]
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Read full article →Locarno Film Festival Head Giona A. Nazzaro Talks Mission To Liberate Spectators In The Age Of The Algorithm As 79th Edition Kicks Off
The Locarno Film Festival opens today with the world premiere of French directorial duo Fanny Liatard and Jérémy Trouilh’s The Green Eyes in front of 8,000 spectators on the lakeside town’s Piazza Grande. The opening ceremony will also see Isabella Rossellini feted with the festival’s Excellence Award, with further honorees across the festival including Darren […]
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