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News · 29 | 09 | 2023

7 Locarno Feature Films Selected for the 2023 European Film Awards

The European Film Academy announces its shortlist, including 7 Locarno feature films with 4 of them from emerging female filmmakers.

News · 09 | 11 | 2023

Farewell to Hengameh Panahi, Beloved Producer and Sales Agent

Hengameh Panahi is a true legend of cinema. Born in Iran, she departed the country before the 1979 revolution in order to complete her studies in Belgium and later moved to France. She leaves us at the age of 67 after a long illness.

Press Releases · 20 | 09 | 2023

The new Locarno Film Festival Board of Directors has been elected, with Maja Hoffmann as President. The Festival’s governance has also been restructured

Call for entries for Latin American and Caribbean film professionals

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Looking for co-production and career development opportunities? Applications for the Projects Hub and Producers Lab are now open! Find out more about the programs and apply for 2024. Deadline: 24th January 2024, 12PM CET

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Luc Jacquet, Locarno Kids Award la Mobiliare 2023

Marianne Slot, Raimondo Rezzonico Award 2023

Tsai Ming-liang, Pardo alla Carriera Ascona-Locarno Turismo 2023

Pietro Scalia, Vision Award Ticinomoda 2023

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Special Jury Prize - Radu Juse - Nu aștepta prea mult de la sfârșitul lumii

Harmony Korine on the Early Days Creative Process and the Future of Cinema

Lambert Wilson on Contemporary Cinema and Being a Juror at Locarno76

Theater Camp - Co-Director Nick Lieberman on Childhood and Creativity

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On the Future of Cinema: Tsai Ming-liang

In Conversation with Harmony Korine

The Many Seasons of Mexican Popular Cinema

Luc Jacquet: A Filmmaker at the Edge of Nature

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