# Locarno Film Festival awards

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/locarno-film-festival-awards
> Updated: 2026-08-15T16:01:06.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The 79th Locarno Film Festival featured several high-profile honors for international cinema figures. Early in the festival, actress Virginie Efira received the Leopard Club Award for her contributions to Francophone and international film. During her presentation, she introduced the French-language debut of Japanese director Ryusuke Hamaguchi, titled ‘Soudain’.

As the festival concluded, Monica Bellucci was awarded Best Actress for her performance in ‘Ketticè’, directed by Giovanni Tortorici. Other major honors included the Pardo d’oro (Golden Leopard) for Florin Şerban’s ‘You Don’t Belong Here’, and the Pardo d’onore (Honorary Leopard) presented to American director Darren Aronofsky for his career achievements.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-15: Monica Bellucci wins Best Actress at Locarno Film Festival

Monica Bellucci won Best Actress at the Locarno Film Festival for “Ketticè,” while Florin Şerban’s “You Don’t Belong Here” took the Pardo d’oro. Darren Aronofsky received the Honorary Leopard.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/monica-bellucci-wins-best-actress-at-locarno-film-festival

### 2026-08-08: Virginie Efira receives Leopard Club Award at Locarno Film Festival

Virginie Efira received the Leopard Club Award at Locarno, celebrating her impact on Francophone cinema and presenting Ryusuke Hamaguchi's French‑language film.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/virginie-efira-receives-leopard-club-award-at-locarno-film-festival

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