Festival favourite ’Reinas’ sells around the world for The Yellow Affair (exclusive)
The film has sold to the US and across Europe.
Locarno unveils 2024 line-up including premieres from Hong Sangsoo, Wang Bing and Ben Rivers
Other directors world premiering out of competition include Radu Jude, Fabrice du Welz, Aislinn Clarke and Bertrand Mandico.
Sofia Exarchou’s ‘Animal’ leads winners at Greece’s Iris Awards
Film won seven prizes in total at awards ceremony which also saw Willem Dafoe take best actor prize for Inside.
Locarno to honour Indian star Shah Rukh Khan with Pardo Alla Carriera award
Award will pay tribute to actor’s career in Indian cinema.
US producer Stacey Sher to be honoured at Locarno Film Festival 2024
Sher’s producer credits include ’Django Unchained’ and ’Erin Brockovich.’
Locarno unveils projects and producers for 2024 Open Doors
Rotterdam winning filmmaker Paz Encina among this year’s participants.
Locarno to honour ‘My Life As A Courgette’ director Claude Barras
Swiss animator will present his latest film Sauvages at the festival.
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.
