Locarno pays tribute to filmmaker Paolo Taviani, who has died aged 92
Paolo Taviani, along with brother Vittorio, directed Palme d’Or winner ’Padre Padrone’ and Golden Bear winner ’Caesar Must Die’.
Ted Hope, Beki Probst and Bobby Allen join Locarno’s new industry advisory board
Board is led by Nadia Dresti and aims to help festival navigate shifts in the indie cinema landscape
Locarno Pro’s works-in-progress First Look strand to focus on Spain
Six films from Spain will be showcased in post-production strand.
Magnolia Pictures acquires Locarno comedy ‘Lousy Carter’
Comedy to open in February 2024.
Locarno confirms Maja Hoffmann as festival president, downsizes board
Luma Foundation founder replaces long-serving president Marco Solari.
Iranian director Ali Ahmadzadeh‘s ‘Critical Zone’ wins Locarno’s Golden Leopard
Director was prevented from travelling to the festival in person by Iranian authorities.
Locarno round-up: festival’s attendance up 6%; Pitching Day projects; €300,000 development fund launch
Admissions to indoor screens are up, but Piazza Grande open-air screenings hit by rain.
14 films to watch from the summer festivals
Includes titles from Locarno, Edinburgh, Sheffield, Annecy, Karlovy Vary, Bifan, Karlovy Vary, New York Asian Film Festival, Galway and Fantasia.
Director Sofia Exarchou on her Sarajevo and Locarno title ‘Animal’: “I wanted it to look like a modern circus”
Greek filmmaker’s second feature is set in an island resort and follows a group of ‘animateurs’ who ensure guests have a good time.
Locarno Pro 2023 preview: UK and Heritage cinema in focus
Locarno Pro runs August 3-9.
