79th Locarno Film Festival Commences, Featuring 233 Films and Isabella Rossellini Award

The 79th Locarno Film Festival opens today, August 5, in southern Switzerland, with Italian actress Isabella Rossellini set to receive an Excellence Award. Over 11 days, the festival will screen 233 films, including 103 world premieres and 17 films competing for the prestigious Pardo d'Oro. This event continues to uphold its unique cinephile identity while navigating the evolving film landscape.