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Romanian Film Wins Top Locarno Prize
15 Aug
Summary
- You Don't Belong Here won the Pardo d'Oro at Locarno.
- The film is a father-son drama exploring secrets and suspicion.
- Locarno Festival awarded films from Romania, Brazil, and South Korea.
Florin Șerban's "You Don't Belong Here" has secured the prestigious Pardo d'Oro at the 79th Locarno Film Festival. This marks the Romanian director's significant return to feature filmmaking after an eight-year absence.
The jury recognized the film for its powerful narrative, unique vision, and masterful cinematic execution. "You Don't Belong Here" delves into a complex father-son dynamic, revolving around a physician whose son becomes implicated in a serious crime.
Further distinguishing itself, the festival celebrated international cinema with "The Riverbank" by Matheus Farias and Enock Carvalho winning the Special Jury Prize. Hong Sangsoo's "Nowhere to Lay My Eyes" was recognized for Best Direction, with its lead actors Kim Minhee and Monica Bellucci also receiving Best Performance awards.
The festival's Artistic Director highlighted the contemporary relevance of the selected films, emphasizing a focus on formal and linguistic innovation. The 80th Locarno Film Festival is scheduled to occur from August 4 to 14, 2027.
