79th Locarno Film Festival
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The 79th Locarno Film Festival took place from 5 to 15 August 2026, in Locarno, Switzerland. Belgian filmmaker Fabrice Du Welz served as the jury president for the main competition.
76th edition Piazza Grande
Press room at the festival
Golden Leopard winner: Florin Șerban
Pardo alla Carriera recipient: James Gray
Ketticè
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Ketticè is a 2026 Italian drama film written and directed by Giovanni Tortorici. It stars Salvatore Gallina, Rachele Testagrossa and Monica Bellucci.
79th Locarno Film Festival
…Pardo for Best Direction: Hong Sang-soo for Nowhere to Lay My Eyes Pardo for Best Performance: Monica Bellucci for Ketticè Kim Min-hee for Nowhere to Lay My Eyes Special Mention: Xavier Bergeron for his performance in Nobody's Violence Teodor Butănescu for his performance…
Theatrical release poster