Category: Locarno Film Festival

Bendita Film Sales Boards Locarno-Bound ‘Donkey Princess,’ From ‘The Wolf House’ Directors León & Cociña (EXCLUSIVE)

Variety… Bendita Film Sales has acquired international sales rights to “Donkey Princess,” the latest feature from Chilean filmmaking duo Cristóbal León and Joaquín Cociña, which is set to world premiere in the main International Competition at the Locarno Film …

‘Mu-ki-ra,’ From Colombian Creative Powerhouse Estefanía Piñeres Duque and ‘Decorado’ Producer Chelo Loureiro, Brought to Market by Latido Films (EXCLUSIVE)

Variety… “Mu-Ki-Ra,” from Colombian creative powerhouse Estefania Pineres Duque and Spain’s Ábano Producions, producer of Annecy winner “Decorado,” will be brought to market by Latido Films at Locarno. An animated musical adventure about diversity, empathy and …

Cinetic Media Swoops on North American Sales Rights to ‘Manhunt,’ a Locarno Main Competition Contender (EXCLUSIVE)

Variety… Cinetic Media has acquired North America sales rights to “Manhunt,” which will world premiere in main competition at Locarno, competing for its top Golden Leopard.   In a parallel move, Aspect Ratio has taken international sales rights to “Manhunt…

Locarno Festival Announces ‘Adventurous’ Lineup Featuring Caleb Landry Jones, Isabelle Huppert, Hong Sang-soo and Monica Bellucci

Variety… Locarno has announced the full lineup for its 79th edition, featuring 103 world premieres.  Artistic Director Giona A. Nazzaro called it “an adventurous selection, full of surprises, which tackles the challenges of the present without ever sacrificing …