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1717 articles available in total starting from 12/08/2002. Last article published on 22/08/2025.

Review: Paradise Highway

Review: Paradise Highway

Juliette Binoche fully commits, obviously, to her role as a Canadian trucker in Anna Gutto's debut feature, but the whole thing feels a bit off  

08/08/2022 | Locarno 2022 | Piazza Grande

Francesca Palleschi and Ayumi Filippone • Project Manager at Alliance4Development and Matchmaker at Match Me!, Locarno Pro

Interview: Francesca Palleschi and Ayumi Filippone • Project Manager at Alliance4Development and Matchmaker at Match Me!, Locarno Pro

“Collaboration with partners is essential at all stages of our programme”

The two heads expanded on the goals and working methods involved in the industry initiatives planned for this year’s Locarno Film Festival  

03/08/2022 | Locarno 2022 | Locarno Pro

Markus Duffner • Head, Locarno Pro

Interview: Markus Duffner • Head, Locarno Pro

“This year, we expect mass participation, even higher than pre-pandemic levels”

Three weeks before the beginning of the event, the head of Locarno Pro told us about the new industry initiatives being planned by the prestigious Swiss festival this year  

15/07/2022 | Locarno 2022 | Locarno Pro

Tizian Büchi • Director of Like an Island

Interview: Tizian Büchi • Director of Like an Island

"Fiction and imagination are also part of reality, and as a member of the audience, I like to have the opportunity to build my own story"

We sat down with the director to discuss his fable - part documentary, part fiction and tinged with magical realism - which subtly questions our surveillance society  

11/07/2022 | Karlovy Vary 2022 | Special Screenings

Giona A Nazzaro • Artistic director, Locarno Film Festival

Interview: Giona A Nazzaro • Artistic director, Locarno Film Festival

“We’ve tried to develop effective dialogue with the public, both quantitively and qualitatively”

Heading up the Locarno Film Festival for the second year running, the artistic director discussed the event’s 75th-anniversary edition  

11/07/2022 | Locarno 2022

Simon Rieth’s Summer Scars scoops the Narcisse for Best Film at this year’s NIFFF

Simon Rieth’s Summer Scars scoops the Narcisse for Best Film at this year’s NIFFF

Presided over by the immense Joyce Carol Oates, the International Competition jury were spellbound by this “remarkably original [film] exploring an intimate bond between brothers”  

11/07/2022 | NIFFF 2022 | Awards

Locarno unveils the programmes of its parallel sections

Locarno unveils the programmes of its parallel sections

The Swiss festival today unveiled the programme for its 75th edition (3-13 August), including its parallel sections Piazza Grande and Cineasti del presente  

06/07/2022 | Locarno 2022 | Piazza Grande/Cineasti del presente/Semaine de la Critique

The 75th edition of the Locarno Film Festival presents itself as “a new beginning”

The 75th edition of the Locarno Film Festival presents itself as “a new beginning”

Two debut films and a large number of European features by young directors and well-known names will be vying for the Golden Leopard at the 75th Locarno Film Festival  

06/07/2022 | Locarno 2022 | Competition/Out of Competition

Locarno Pro returns with a raft of industry initiatives

Locarno Pro returns with a raft of industry initiatives

The Swiss gathering’s industry section will offer myriad events for professionals, providing answers and opportunities for a sector that is “on the upswing and full of energy”  

06/07/2022 | Locarno 2022 | Locarno Pro

Locarno launches brand-new Green Film Fund, WWF-backed award

Locarno launches brand-new Green Film Fund, WWF-backed award

The Swiss gathering has announced the creation of a new prize, the Pardo Verde, and commits to providing financial support for films tackling environmental issues  

01/07/2022 | Locarno 2022

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