Locarno Film Festival announces 2026 lineup with 103 world premieres

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Published: 2026-07-09
Category: entertainment
Source: Screen Daily

The 79th Locarno Film Festival, scheduled for August 5-15, will showcase 233 films from 69 countries, including 103 world premieres. Notable inclusions are new works by Hong Sangsoo and Denis Cote, with Dario Albertini's "Armony" set for a Piazza Grande world premiere. The festival aims to explore cinema's impact amidst contemporary challenges.

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