Locarno Festival Reveals Bold 2026 Film Lineup With Star Power
WHO:
Variety - The festival will feature performances by Caleb Landry Jones, Isabelle Huppert, and Monica Bellucci.
Deadline - The festival features films from directors Hong Sang-soo, Basil Da Cunha, Gurvinder Singh, and Denis Côté.
Variety - Artistic Director Giona A. Nazzaro described the lineup as “an adventurous selection, full of surprises.”
WHAT:
Variety - The festival's lineup includes the film "Nowhere to Lay My Eyes" by Hong Sang-soo.
Deadline - The Locarno Film Festival will showcase new films in its main International Competition.
Variety - The festival will feature 103 world premieres.
WHERE:
Deadline - The festival takes place in Locarno, Switzerland.
WHEN:
Deadline - The festival is scheduled to run from August 5 to 15, 2026.
Deadline - The opening film will be a world premiere of "The Green Eyes" by Fanny Liatard and Jérémy Trouilh.
WHY:
Variety - The selection aims to tackle the challenges of the present while maintaining storytelling and entertainment.
HOW:
Variety - Artistic Director Giona A. Nazzaro emphasized that the selection is designed to tackle contemporary challenges while ensuring engaging storytelling.
Variety - The festival's lineup was curated to include a variety of films that reflect current issues and engage audiences.
(UPDATED July 9, 2026 12:50 UTC)
The upcoming festival will showcase performances by Caleb Landry Jones, Isabelle Huppert, and Monica Bellucci. Among the highlights is the film "Nowhere to Lay My Eyes" by Hong Sang-soo, which is part of the festival's impressive lineup. Artistic Director Giona A. Nazzaro noted that the selection aims to address contemporary challenges while providing engaging storytelling for the audience.
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(UPDATED July 9, 2026 11:57 UTC)
The Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland is set to run from August 5 to 15, 2026, featuring an exciting lineup that includes 103 world premieres. Artistic Director Giona A. Nazzaro described the selection as “an adventurous selection, full of surprises,” showcasing films from directors like Hong Sang-soo and Denis Côté. The festival aims to tackle contemporary challenges while delivering engaging storytelling and entertainment, with the opening film being a world premiere of "The Green Eyes" by Fanny Liatard and Jérémy Trouilh.