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Belgian Star Virginie Efira Honored at Locarno Fest
25 Jun
Summary
- Virginie Efira to receive the Leopard Club Award at Locarno.
- The award will be presented on August 7 during the festival.
- Efira is recognized for memorable roles in films by Verhoeven and Triet.
The Locarno Film Festival will honor Belgian-born actress Virginie Efira with its prestigious Leopard Club Award. Efira, known for her roles in two recent Cannes competition films, "All of A Sudden" and "Parallel Tales," will receive the accolade on August 7.
The Swiss festival, a prominent European event for independent cinema, will screen "All of a Sudden" in its Piazza Grande venue. The festival's statement praised Efira's career, noting her "memorable turns" in films directed by Paul Verhoeven and Justine Triet.
Efira has demonstrated a consistent ability to inhabit challenging characters. Her performances in Verhoeven's "Elle" and "Benedetta," as well as Triet's "Victoria" and "Sibyl," have secured her reputation as a significant talent in contemporary European film.
Locarno Artistic Director Giona A. Nazzaro commented on Efira's unique sensibility as a performer, highlighting her bold, instinctive, and ironic approach that offers a fresh perspective on modern cinema. The 79th Locarno Film Festival is scheduled to run from August 5 to August 15.
