‘Congo Boy’ Film Interview on 2026 Autobiographical Musical Drama
Robert is a 17-year-old Congolese refugee in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic (CAR). After his…
Locarno’s ‘Illusion of an Everlasting Summer’ Unpacked by Director
In the Argentine Pampas, cousins Guillermina and Belinda cannot wait to grow up. When they are not swimming…
Olivia Wilde Says ‘The Invite’ Melted the Cynic Out of Her
Olivia Wilde said she has become “so much more romantic” because of “The Invite.” “It’s melted the cynic…
Olivia Wilde Fought for ‘The Invite’ Cinema Release: ‘They Bribe You’
Olivia Wilde met the international press during the 79th edition of the Locarno Film Festival on Saturday. Her latest…
‘At Night’ Film Trailer: Locarno 2026 Female Friendships Love Letter
Six women roam the neon-lit city of Paris after dark. Over the course of a single night, their…
‘Forgotten Spaceman,’ Afghan Story, Readies for Takeoff: Film Trailer
In 1988, Abdul Ahad Momand became the first, and only, Afghan cosmonaut in space and made Pashto the…
‘As Light as Air’ Doc Film Trailer: Collective Ecstasy in Pakistan
As Light as Air is the title of Pakistani filmmaker Umair Bilal’s feature debut, which will world premiere…
Hong Sangsoo’s ‘Nowhere to Lay My Eyes’ Sells to Cinema Guild: Locarno
South Korean auteur Hong Sang-soo‘s new film, Nowhere to Lay My Eyes, has sold to Cinema Guild for…
Naomi Kawase, Vicky Krieps Film Explores Heart
When the Locarno Film Festival at the end of July unveiled director Naomi Kawase’s (Embracing, The Mourning Forest) new…
Radu Jude’s Profane Riff on Vampire Movies
From posthumous footage of a cloaked Bela Lugosi stumbling through graveyards in “Plan 9 From Outer Space” to…
‘Fantasy’ Director Kukla Writing Film About Women Stopping to Have Sex
Slovenian director Kukla, whose debut feature Fantasy world premiered at the 78th edition of the Locarno Film Festival in the Filmmakers of the Present lineup…
Best Friend Forever Boards ‘Nina Roza’ by Geneviève Dulude-De Celles
Brussels-based Best Friend Forever has boarded Geneviève Dulude-De Celles’ “Nina Roza”. The film has been selected for Locarno’s…