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2350 articles available in total starting from 12/09/2017. Last article published on 11/02/2026.

REPORT: Open Doors @ Locarno Pro 2022

REPORT: Open Doors @ Locarno Pro 2022

A look at the Latin American-European projects Sopor and Bird by Ana Cristina Barragán and Kids Swimming in the Lake by Michael Labarca, currently in development  

11/08/2022 | Locarno 2022 | Locarno Pro

REPORT: Alliance 4 Development @ Locarno Pro 2022

REPORT: Alliance 4 Development @ Locarno Pro 2022

We take a closer look at four projects showcased by Locarno Pro’s co-development programme for films from Austria, France, Germany, Italy and Switzerland  

10/08/2022 | Locarno 2022 | Locarno Pro

Andrew Legge • Director of LOLA

Interview: Andrew Legge • Director of LOLA

“The classic problem you face when you’re doing a found footage film is to motivate the camera in the scene”

We sat down with the director, who crafted a compelling sci-fi feature which skilfully combines elements of mockumentary and alternate history  

09/08/2022 | Locarno 2022 | Out of competition

EXCLUSIVE: Trailer for Locarno competition title Matter Out of Place

EXCLUSIVE: Trailer for Locarno competition title Matter Out of Place

Nikolaus Geyrhalter’s new feature is about human-made refuse, which surrounds us everywhere, all the time  

09/08/2022 | Locarno 2022 | Competition

Review: Piano Piano

Review: Piano Piano

Nicola Prosatore’s debut is a Paolo Virzì-style coming-of-age tale which lacks bite and tells a story which we’ve already heard time and time again  

08/08/2022 | Locarno 2022 | Piazza Grande

Review: Il pataffio

Review: Il pataffio

Francesco Lagi’s movie is a ramshackle affair: occasionally strange and enjoyable, it’s mostly characterised by an irregular pace, and suffers from an overbearing film legacy  

08/08/2022 | Locarno 2022 | Competition

Locarno Pro announces First Look, Alliance 4 Development winning projects

Locarno Pro announces First Look, Alliance 4 Development winning projects

This year’s winning projects are helmed by Lukas Nathrath, Sara Summa, Mo Harawe and Milena Aboyan  

08/08/2022 | Locarno 2022 | Locarno Pro

The Valais Film Commission becomes fully operational

The Valais Film Commission becomes fully operational

Launched at Locarno, the new Swiss body will introduce a cash rebate along with the full implementation of its services  

08/08/2022 | Industry | Market | Switzerland

Michael Gubbins • Expert, author of Streaming Giants and Public Film Funding

Interview: Michael Gubbins • Expert, author of Streaming Giants and Public Film Funding

“Public funders should take the opportunity to reflect on their role and how they can become more diverse and dynamic”

The British analyst disclosed the possible scenarios European public funders could face in a landscape increasingly dominated by the streaming giants  

03/08/2022 | /Europe

Irish doc The Ghost of Richard Harris to be showcased in Venice Classics

Irish doc The Ghost of Richard Harris to be showcased in Venice Classics

Adrian Sibley’s feature promises to deliver “a new picture of an extraordinary man through the places and people that were dear to him”  

03/08/2022 | Production | Funding | Ireland/UK

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