Golden Leopard
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The Golden Leopard is the top prize at the Locarno Film Festival, an international film festival held annually in Locarno, Switzerland since 1946. Directors in the process of getting an international
2026 recipient: Florin Șerban
Roberto Rossellini won in 1948.
John Ford won in 1950.
Otto Preminger won in 1955.
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.
Golden Leopard
…Leopard 2026 recipient: Florin Șerban Country Switzerland Presented by Locarno Film Festival First award 1946 Currently held by You Don't Belong Here (2026) The Golden Leopard (Italian: Pardo d'oro) is the top prize at the Locarno Film Festival, an international film festival held annually in Locarno…
76th edition Piazza Grande
Press room at the festival
Pardo alla Carriera recipient: James Gray