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Locarno Fest: Hong Sang-soo & Wilde Shine
9 Jul
Summary
- Locarno Film Festival's 79th edition features Hong Sang-soo and Denis Côté.
- Festival runs August 5-15, opening with "The Green Eyes" premiere.
- Piazza Grande includes Olivia Wilde and restored "Dancing With Wolves."
The 79th Locarno Film Festival will run from August 5 to 15, showcasing a diverse lineup of films. The festival is set to open with the world premiere of "The Green Eyes" by Fanny Liatard and Jérémy Trouilh.
The International Competition section will feature new films from notable directors, including Hong Sang-soo's "Nowhere To Lay My Eyes," Denis Côté's "Nobody's Violence," and Basil Da Cunh's "O Jacaré."
Piazza Grande highlights include Olivia Wilde's attendance for "The Invite," a screening of James Gray's "Paper Tiger," and a newly restored copy of Kevin Costner's "Dancing With Wolves." Festival director Giona A. Nazzaro described the selection as "curated diversity."
