Locarno features
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FeaturesLocarno 2021: the eight projects selected for the Open Doors Hub co-pro platform
The eight projects come from Southeast Asia and Mongolia.
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“A hybrid structure offers a democratic tool”: Locarno Pro head Markus Duffner on the future of markets
Locarno Pro’s incoming head Markus Duffner talks about assembling a hybrid edition.
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Locarno’s Open Doors head Sophie Bourdon evaluates the end of the Southeast Asia cycle
Locarno’s Open Doors bids farewell to Southeast Asia and Mongolia this year, but pledges to stay connected with the region.
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Charlotte Colbert on the “normalisation” of mastectomy wounds in Locarno drama ‘She Will’
The film will have its world premiere in Locarno on August 5.
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Locarno 2021 line-up guide: Piazza Grande and International Competition titles
Screen profiles the titles selected by Locarno’s incoming artistic director Giona A Nazzaro for its 2021 edition.
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“I’ve been working with my pleasure principle”: Locarno’s new artistic director on programming 2021 edition
Locarno returns as a physical event after last year’s mainly online edition, with a new artistic director at the helm.
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New Locarno Pro head Markus Duffner talks early plans for 2021 edition
Long-time Locarno Pro collaborator Duffner was announced on Monday as the new head of the industry programme.
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Locarno 2020: How Open Doors will support its filmmakers throughout the year
Screen speaks to producers who have been through the industry platform.
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Locarno 2020: Heritage Online dives into the choppy waters of digital platforms
Heritage Online connects rights holders of classics with online content platforms.
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Locarno 2020: Introduction to the Open Doors Hub projects
Isobel Sandoval and Mouly Surya are among the participants in the 18th edition of Open Doors.
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Locarno 2020: Open Doors Lab participants bring focus to Southeast Asia
Participants and Lab head Sophie Bourdon speak to Screen.
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Valentina Merli talks reinventing Locarno Pro: “It was supposed to be my first edition”
The online industry progamme will run from August 5-11.
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How Locarno’s Films After Tomorrow is keeping Covid-affected projects in the spotlight
Some of the selected filmmakers, including Lisandro Alonso, tell Screen about their interrupted productions.
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Locarno chief Lili Hinstin talks 2020 edition and protecting the festival’s future
This year, rather than trying to replicate its normal structure online, the festival has developed a completely different hybrid iteration.
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11 breakout films from the summer festivals
Between Cannes and Venice, a handful of smaller features from first and second-time directors are emerging from the summer festivals with strong word-of-mouth.
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Simon Bird talks directing debut ‘Days Of The Bagnold Summer’: “I want to celebrate the UK suburbs”
Film premieres at Locarno Film Festival on Wednesday (Aug 14).
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How a European production company married German financing with US talent for cockpit thriller ‘7500’
c wants to make English-language “elevated genre” films wtih global appeal.
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Locarno 2019: what to look out for in the industry programme
While her industry programme is packed, Locarno Pro head Nadia Dresti seeks to foster a less-is-more approach.
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Why the success of ‘Toni Erdmann’ prompted a period of soul-searching for its German producers
Berlin-based Komplizen Film will be feted at the Locarno Film Festival this week.
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Locarno’s new artistic director Lili Hinstin on her ambitions for the festival
“The choices you make for your first festival all tend to become a kind of manifesto.”
