No, Brian Eno Is Not Behind the Film Soundtrack for ‘At Night.’ Experimental Musician Elvin Brandhi Is.

No, Brian Eno Is Not Behind the Film Soundtrack for ‘At Night.’ Experimental Musician Elvin Brandhi Is.

In At Night, British filmmaker and artist Beatrice Gibson’s first feature-length film, the nightly sights and sounds of Paris interweave with the stories and conversations of six women – from hopes, dreams and sexual desires to worries about the future. Rhythm and mood are key elements that make the experimental and “autofictional” movie, which world-premieres…

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‘At Night’ Features “Stories Women Share Together But Rarely to an Audience” (Exclusive Locarno Clip)

‘At Night’ Features “Stories Women Share Together But Rarely to an Audience” (Exclusive Locarno Clip)

Six women roam the neon-lit city of Paris after dark. Over the course of a single night, their journeys intertwine reality, dreams and fiction. Whether at bus stops or corner shops, in restrooms or in bars, they give voice to their dreams, sexual desires and uncertainties about the future. Welcome to British filmmaker and artist Beatrice…

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Zoe Saldaña to Receive Locarno Fest Special Honor

Zoe Saldaña to Receive Locarno Fest Special Honor

Zoe Saldaña (Guardians of the Galaxy, Emilia Pérez, Lioness) will be among the stars attending the 79th edition of the Locarno Film Festival. On Monday, Aug. 10, she will feature in a special conversation with the public where she will also be awarded a Special Pardo, or Special Leopard honor, organizers said on Thursday. Italian musician Claudio Simonetti (Suspiria, Dawn of…

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Locarno Director Touts “Adventurous” Lineup for “Era of Algorithms” and Highlights Theme of Community

Locarno Director Touts “Adventurous” Lineup for “Era of Algorithms” and Highlights Theme of Community

Attending the 79th edition of the Locarno Film Festival allows you to embark on a cinematic adventure, if you are so inclined and if you desire to do so. After all, there are all sorts of new envelope-pushing and experimental movies to explore. Or you can see the latest from your favorite auteurs. Among others, the 2026 lineup of the…

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‘Bloody Tennis,’ Tunisian Horror and a Surgeon With Kleptomania: Quirky Films at Locarno

‘Bloody Tennis,’ Tunisian Horror and a Surgeon With Kleptomania: Quirky Films at Locarno

The Locarno Film Festival, whose 79th edition takes place Aug. 5-15, always features world premieres from around the world by established and up-and-coming auteurs, new hidden gems and cinematic discoveries, along with highlights from the festival circuit. But audiences can also expect the unexpected. After all, Locarno also features quirky, edgy and offbeat movies just waiting…

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Locarno Films About (In)Famous People: From an Ex- Florida Prison Inmate to Albert Serra on Ingrid Caven

Locarno Films About (In)Famous People: From an Ex- Florida Prison Inmate to Albert Serra on Ingrid Caven

Famous, or infamous, people make for good subjects of movies, whether documentaries, essay films or fiction features. Just look at the lineup of this year’s Locarno Film Festival, whose 79th edition, running Aug. 5-15, features all sorts of screen stories about bold or recognizable names. From a German entertainment figure and an Italian film and series creator…

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Don’t Miss the Swiss at Locarno: From a Hunt for Loot, ‘The Chilean’ and Don Quixote to ‘Small Talk’

Don’t Miss the Swiss at Locarno: From a Hunt for Loot, ‘The Chilean’ and Don Quixote to ‘Small Talk’

Ready for a bit of Swiss bliss on the big screen? The 79th edition of Switzerland’s Locarno Film Festival is set to be a showcase of adventurous new cinema from around the globe, including homegrown productions from Swiss filmmakers and/or producers. Various sections of the fest, running Aug. 5-16, will serve up homemade cinematic fare. In addition, the popular…

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Desire, Domestic Violence and Apparitions: Locarno Pro’s First Look Sets 6 Uruguayan Titles

Desire, Domestic Violence and Apparitions: Locarno Pro’s First Look Sets 6 Uruguayan Titles

Six film titles from Uruguay are set to take the spotlight in Locarno, Switzerland this August. First Look, the works-in-progress initiative of the Locarno Film Festival‘s Locarno Pro industry program, will showcase them at its 15th edition this year, held during the 79th edition of the fest, which runs Aug. 5–15. First Look, a post-production platform for international arthouse projects, is…

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