Locarno Film Festival 79th Edition Lineup Announced with 103 World Premieres
The Locarno Film Festival has announced the full lineup for its 79th edition, featuring 103 world premieres. Artistic Director Giona A. Nazzaro describes the selection as adventurous and full of surprises. Notable filmmakers include Hong Sang-soo presenting "Nowhere to Lay My Eyes," Nelson Yeo with "The House on the Moon," and films starring Caleb Landry Jones and Monica Bellucci.
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Artistic Director Giona A. Nazzaro called it 'an adventurous selection, full of surprises, which tackles the challenges of the present without ever sacrificing the pleasures of storytelling and entertainment.'
'Returning to Locarno with 'The House on the Moon' feels like the stars have aligned. A few years ago, this felt like reaching for the moon – and we have,' Nelson Yeo told Variety.
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