The Locarno Film Festival kicks off its 79th edition with 103 world premieres, Monica Bellucci in competition, and a strong French presence. For ten days, Switzerland becomes the laboratory of global cinema.
From August 5 to 15, Locarno brings together 233 films and 103 world premieres. An edition where French cinema dialogues with Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Three days before its opening, the Locarno Film Festival 2026 unveils a global lineup of 233 films and 103 premieres, featuring Virginie Efira, Olivia Wilde, Isabella Rossellini, and a spectacular French presence.
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