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Locarno Film Festival Announces Lineup

Updated 2026-07-09 08:55 UTC 2 sources Neutral

The 79th edition of the Locarno Film Festival has unveiled its lineup, featuring world premieres and competition entries from renowned directors. The festival runs from August 5 to 15.

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Variety

Locarno Festival Announces ‘Adventurous’ Lineup Featuring Caleb Landry Jones, Isabelle Huppert, Hong Sang-soo and Monica Bellucci

Locarno has announced the full lineup for its 79th edition, featuring 103 world premieres. Artistic Director Giona A. Nazzaro called it “an adventurous selection, full of surprises, which tackles the challenges of the present without ever sacrificing the pleasures of storytelling and entertainment.

2026-07-09 08:45 UTC

Deadline

Locarno: Lakeside Fest Unveils 2026 Selection With Hong Sang-soo, Basil Da Cunh, Gurvinder Singh & Denis Côté Pictures In Competition

Switzerland’s Locarno Film Festival has unveiled the lineup for its 79th edition with new films from Hong Sang-soo, Basil Da Cunh, Gurvinder Singh and Denis Côté in the main International Competition. The festival, running from August 5 to 15, will open with a Piazza Grande world premiere for

2026-07-09 08:46 UTC