On August 2, the 2023 Locarno International Film Festival officially kicked off in Switzerland. This year's event will last until August 12, with many notable films and cinema-related activities. The highlight of the event is the ceremony honoring many famous filmmakers and works competing for the main Golden Leopard award.
Despite the absence of Hollywood stars at the 2023 Locarno International Film Festival, the number of attendees is still expected to be very large. Currently, the list of 17 works competing for the Golden Leopard award in the main program of the event is attracting a lot of attention. Among these works are 9 films that are premiering in the world and many notable names.
First of all, Romanian director Radu Jude - winner of the Golden Bear award at the Berlin International Film Festival - will participate with a new work titled "Do not expect too much of the end of the world".
Meanwhile, director Ken Loach will present his new work "The Old Oak". With over 50 years of filmmaking experience, the British director is known for his politically and socially charged films, often focusing on the lives of the poor and working families. His works have won numerous international awards, including two Palme d'Ors at the Cannes Film Festival. With a diverse career and profound influence on the film industry, he is considered one of the leading directors in the UK and the world.
Participating in this festival, French director Justine Triet will bring the film that won the Palme d'Or at last year's Cannes Film Festival, "Anatomy of a fall". This is a dramatic and surprising crime drama. The film is an attractive combination of a thrilling plot, excellent acting by the actors and beautiful images filmed in France. In particular, the film is also highly appreciated for its moral lesson about the struggle of humans with their nature, as well as discovering the truth and searching for truth. The dramatic and equally thrilling segments make it impossible for viewers to take their eyes off the screen. The film "Anatomy of a fall" features actress Sandra Huller as a German writer accused of killing her husband in France and trying to prove her innocence in court.
As an important art event held annually in the city of Locarno, Southern Switzerland since 1946, the Locarno International Film Festival is one of the oldest film events in the world and holds a special place in the film industry. The difference of the Locarno International Film Festival is that it always focuses on the creativity, diversity and uniqueness of the works of art, instead of simply being an entertainment event.
Another special feature of the Locarno International Film Festival is the outdoor screening of films at Piazza Grande - a large square in the center of Locarno, which can accommodate up to 8,000 spectators and is considered the symbol of the festival. In addition to the blockbuster films, the Locarno International Film Festival also introduces independent works, short films and future projects in the film industry. This is a place to meet, exchange and explore new ideas in the field of cinema. This event always attracts the attention of film lovers from all over the world. In 2021, more than 75,000 people attended this Film Festival.
The most famous awards of the Locarno International Film Festival include the main Golden Leopard award for the best film in the international official competition; the prestigious Léopard d'honneur award for significant contributions to the field of cinema; and the Prix du Public - the award voted by the audience.
According to Tin Tuc Newspaper
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