79th Locarno Film Festival Commences with Isabella Rossellini Honored

The 79th Locarno Film Festival has officially begun in southern Switzerland, featuring the screening of 233 films, including 103 world premieres. Italian actress Isabella Rossellini is set to receive the Excellence Award in Piazza Grande this evening. The festival, running for 11 days, continues its tradition of celebrating cinephile identity amidst a changing film landscape.