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Locarno Film Festival Kicks Off with The Green Eyes Premiere

Updated 2026-08-05 08:10 UTC 1 source Positive

The 79th edition of the Locarno Film Festival opened today, featuring the world premiere of French directorial duo Fanny Liatard and Jérémy Trouilh’s film 'The Green Eyes'. Isabella Rossellini was also honored with an Excellence Award.

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Locarno Film Festival Head Giona A. Nazzaro Talks Mission To Liberate Spectators In The Age Of The Algorithm As 79th Edition Kicks Off

The Locarno Film Festival opens today with the world premiere of French directorial duo Fanny Liatard and Jérémy Trouilh’s The Green Eyes in front of 8,000 spectators on the lakeside town’s Piazza Grande. The opening ceremony will also see Isabella Rossellini feted with the festival’s Excellence Awa

2026-08-05 07:57 UTC