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Pardo Editorial

“Your Enthusiasm Must be Greater Than Your Fear”

In this in-depth conversation with Jane Campion the New Zealand auteur speaks about her career, meditative creative process, and going the extra mile.

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When Alberto Cavalcanti Returned to Brazil

Now that it is available for free until January 10, 2025, read more about Cinegrell's restoration of Mulher de Verdade

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Mohammad Rasoulof on The Seed of the Sacred Fig and Life After Leaving Iran

Prior to Locarno77, the Iranian filmmaker spoke with Pardo from an undisclosed location in Germany about his work, life, and hopes for the future.

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News & Updates

The Locarno Film Festival Is Evaluating the Possibility of Changing the Date of the Event for the 80th Edition in 2027

Following the Board of Directors' meeting on December 2, 2024, the Festival informed the City of Locarno that it intends to evaluate the feasibility of moving the event to the second half of July, starting with its 80th anniversary in 2027. At the same time, the Board of Directors stressed its willingness to discuss further with public bodies and stakeholders to arrive at the best possible decision.

Locarno Meets

Each week established legends and exciting new talents chat about art, life, movies, and everything in between.

Pardo Editorial

“Your Enthusiasm Must be Greater Than Your Fear”

When Alberto Cavalcanti Returned to Brazil

Mohammad Rasoulof on The Seed of the Sacred Fig and Life After Leaving Iran

News & Updates

The Locarno Film Festival Is Evaluating the Possibility of Changing the Date of the Event for the 80th Edition in 2027

Locarno77: The Pardo d’Oro goes to Akiplėša (Toxic) by Saulė Bliuvaitė

Locarno in the Spotlight

A new podcast by Swiss Top Events and Switzerland Tourism, highlighting the most significant cultural events across the country. First up: the Locarno Film Festival.

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Shah Rukh Khan Presents ‘Devdas’ at Locarno77

The Lady with the Torch - Making the Locarno77 Retrospective

‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig’ Director Mohammad Rasoulof on Current State of Iran

“This is very heavy” - Shah Rukh Khan Award Acceptance Speech at Locarno Film Festival

Palmarès

“This award belongs to all of us” Saulė Bliuvaitė - Locarno77 Pardo d'Oro Winner

Special Jury Prize - Cities of Ascona and Losone to Mond (Moon) - Concorso Internazionale

Pardo Verde to Agora

Pardo for Best Performance to Kim Minhee (Suyoocheon) - Concorso Internazionale

Interviews

Luca Marinelli And His Relationship With Cinema And Films

Radu Jude and Edgar Pêra on the Use of AI in Cinema - Locarno77

The Process of Healing Through Film - Islid Le Besco and her ‘Ma Famille chérie’

Ben Burtt - ‘Star Wars’ Legendary Sound Designer, Editor, and Voice Actor

Conversations

In Conversation with Jane Campion

Irène Jacob: A True Muse and Protector of Cinema - Locarno77

Alfonso Cuarón: "Filmmaking is an Instinctive Process"

Live Conversation with Shah Rukh Khan

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