# Locarno Film Festival 2026 > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/locarno-film-festival-2026 > Updated: 2026-08-10T12:36:44.000Z. Sources: 40. Developments: 9. The 79th Locarno Film Festival concluded its international competition by awarding the Golden Leopard to the Romanian film ‘Nu e locul tau aici’ (‘You Don’t Belong Here’), directed by Florin Șerban. The film examines the strained relationship between a single father and his teenage son. Other major award winners included the Special Jury Prize, which went to the Brazilian-German co-production ‘A Margem do Rio’ (‘The Riverbank’), a film exploring a queer love story threatened by violence. South Korean director Hong Sang-soo earned the Best Director award for ‘Nun Dul Dega Eomne’, while Kim Min-hee and Monica Bellucci were recognized for outstanding acting performances. The festival, which ran 5–15 August 2026, showcased 233 films from 69 countries, including 103 world premieres. In addition to the main competition, the event featured retrospectives such as the ‘Red and Black’ series focusing on the McCarthy era, and side programs like the Ecumenical Jury, which recognizes spiritual dimensions in cinema. ## Claims - Isabella Rossellini received the Excellence Award (Honorary Leopard) at the opening ceremony. (corroborated by 8 sources) - The 79th Locarno Film Festival opened on 5 August 2026 and runs until 15 August 2026. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Roberto Rossellini won the Locarno Great Prize in 1948 for “Germania Anno Zero”. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Renzo Rossellini received a Lifetime Achievement Award at Locarno in 2023. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The opening film was “The Green Eyes” (Les Yeux Verts) directed by Fanny Liatard and Jérémy Trouilh. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The festival screened 233 films, including 103 world premieres. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Seventeen films competed for the Golden Leopard in the International Competition. (single source) - Festival artistic director Giona A. Nazzaro announced a plan to move future editions to July starting in 2027. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-10: Locarno Film Festival highlights standout international productions The 79th Locarno Film Festival highlights Isabelle Stever’s Ukrainian-themed drama and various international co-productions as the competition nears its conclusion. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/locarno-film-festival-stever-and-singh-films-emerge-as-award-contenders ### 2026-08-08: Isabella Rossellini honored with Excellence Award at Locarno Film Festival Isabella Rossellini received the Excellence Award at the opening of the 79th Locarno Film Festival, celebrating her multifaceted career and family cinematic legacy. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/isabella-rossellini-honored-with-excellence-award-at-locarno-film-festival ### 2026-08-07: Locarno Film Festival unveils historic exhibition and Alliance 4 Development showcase Locarno Film Festival launched the “Piazza nostra” exhibition at Museo Casorella, spotlighting hidden festival voices, and presented the Alliance 4 Development showcase featuring experimental projects like “Cuò 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/locarno-film-festival-unveils-historic-exhibition-and-alliance-4-development-showcase ### 2026-08-03: Isabella Rossellini receives Excellence Award at Locarno Film Festival Locarno’s 79th edition opened Aug 5‑15, showing 233 films; Isabella Rossellini received the Excellence Award, recalling her father’s 1948 win, as *The Green Eyes* premiered. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/locarno-film-festival-2026-highlights-swiss-cinema-and-international-stars ### 2026-07-27: Locarno Film Festival Highlights Swiss Cinema in 79th Edition The 79th Locarno Film Festival (Aug 5‑16) spotlights Swiss cinema, featuring Panorama Suisse and Kids screenings, plus standout films *The Chilean* (a co‑production on exile and immigration) and *Happiness Is S 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/locarno-film-festival-highlights-swiss-cinema-in-79th-edition ### 2026-07-17: Locarno Film Festival under Giona Nazzaro's leadership pledges popular, boundary‑free cinema Locarno Festival artistic director Giona Nazzaro promotes a popular, boundary‑free cinema, citing international success of films like *Blue Heron* and *Gioia Mia* as the 79th edition approaches. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/locarno-film-festival-under-giona-nazzaros-leadership-pledges-popular-boundaryfree-cinema ### 2026-07-17: Locarno Film Festival Showcases Six Uruguayan Films Six Uruguayan films will be featured in Locarno Pro’s First Look at the Locarno Festival (5‑11 Aug), with an international jury awarding prizes on 9 Aug. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/locarno-film-festival-showcases-six-uruguayan-films ### 2026-07-15: Locarno Film Festival reveals juries for 79th edition Locarno Film Festival names juries for its 79th edition, detailing members for International Competition, emerging filmmaker, future filmmaker, debut and change-focused sections ahead of the Aug. 5‑15 event. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/locarno-film-festival-reveals-juries-for-79th-edition ### 2026-07-09: Locarno Film Festival Unveils 233 Films for 79th Edition The 79th Locarno Film Festival (5‑15 Aug 2026) will showcase 233 films – 103 world premieres from 69 countries – with new Kids screenings and a focus on diversity. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/locarno-film-festival-unveils-record-program-with-7759-submissions-and-top-hollywood-talent --- Cite as: Locarno Film Festival 2026. 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