# Meritxell Colell film international festival circuit

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/meritxell-colell-film-international-festival-circuit
> Updated: 2026-09-09T17:42:09.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Meritxell Colell’s film ‘Lejos de los árboles’ has gained international recognition following its appearance at the 79th Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland. The film, which explores themes of diaspora, memory, and endangered languages through the journey of a Mexican sound artist, earned the FIPRESCI Prize and the Boccalino d’Oro 2026.

Following its success in Switzerland, the film is scheduled for its Argentine premiere at the Entre Ríos International Film Festival (FICER) within the ‘Panorama Internacional’ section. The festival, organized by the Government of Entre Ríos, is set to take place from November 24 to 29.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-09: Meritxell Colell Aparicio film to premiere at FICER in Argentina

The Entre Ríos International Film Festival (FICER) will host the Argentine premiere of Meritxell Colell Aparicio’s film ‘Lejos de los árboles’ this November.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/meritxell-colell-aparicio-film-to-premiere-at-ficer-in-argentina

### 2026-08-15: Meritxell Colell wins dual critic awards at Locarno Film Festival

Meritxell Colell’s film ‘Lejos de los árboles’ won the FIPRESCI Prize and the Boccalino d’Oro 2026 at the 79th Locarno Film Festival, highlighting themes of exile and memory.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/meritxell-colells-film-wins-dual-awards-at-locarno-film-festival

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