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01-07-2025
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Locarno Unveils Lineup for Pardi di Domani Section, Its 'Breeding Ground for Experimentation'
Films by emerging talents and established auteurs, including the likes of Neo Sora, Marta Popivoda, Abdellah Taïa, Salvatore Mereu and Radu Muntean, are part of the 2025 edition of the Locarno Film Festival's Pardi di Domani program, its short and medium-length selection, which was unveiled Tuesday. Locarno calls its Pardi di Domani section 'a vital space for expressive experimentation and innovative forms of cinematic poetry' and 'a cornerstone' of its mission 'to foster dialogue between generations and traditions and to support the filmmakers who will define the future of cinematic expression.' The edition at this year's 78th edition of Locarno features 40 world premieres across three competitions and 25 countries, 'offering audiences a glimpse into the possible pathways the cinema of the future might take.' 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The latter this year includes the likes of Mongolian filmmaker Lkhagvadulam Purev-Ochir, Italian director Salvatore Mereu, acclaimed Japanese filmmaker Neo Sora, Serbian director Marta Popivoda, award-winning Moroccan writer Abdellah Taïa, Serbo-Croatian duo Matija Gluščević and Dušan Zorić, Laotian director Mattie Do, Canada's Ryan McKenna, Romanian filmmaker Radu Muntean and Katharina Huber, the German director who won the best emerging director award at Locarno in 2023 for her feature Ein schöner Ort. Said Giona A. Nazzaro, artistic director of the Locarno Film Festival: 'The program of the Pardi di Domani has not only gained an ever-growing following over the years, but has also established itself as one of the unmissable events for lovers of short cinema. A breeding ground for experimentation and creative joy that continues to reap successes and launch authors ready to make a fruitful mark on contemporary cinema.' Eddie Bertozzi, head of the Pardi di Domani selection committee, lauded 'a selection of bold films that plunge us into the heart of today's most pressing tensions.' He added: 'Featuring both established voices and striking new discoveries, this program sparks a dialogue between diverse cinematic experiences and offers a radical invitation to rethink identity, bodies, and conflict from fresh and provocative perspectives.'The films in Pardi di Domani will be eligible for a range of awards. The full lineup follows. Concorso Corti d'AutoreA VERY STRAIGHT NECK by Neo Sore – Japan, China – 2025World PremiereCAIRO STREETS by Abdellah -rata – France – 2025World PremiereHISTERIÖNI NAPAD SMEHA (HYSTERICAL FIT OF LAUGHTER) by Duöan Zorié, Matija Gluööevié – Serbia, Croatia – 2025World PremiereINDEX by Radu Muntean — Romania — 2025World PremiereNANG NORN (THE SLEEPING BEAUTY) by Mattie Do – USA, Laos, Thailand -2025World PremiereSLET 1988 by Marta Popivoda — Germany, France, Serbia — 2025World PremiereSOLITUDES by Ryan McKenna – Canada – 2025World PremiereSPÄTERNTE (LATE HARVEST) by Katharine Huber – Germany – 2025World PremiereSU CANE EST SU MIU (THE DOG IS MY DOG) by Salvatore Mereu – Italy -2025UNE FENETRE PI-EIN SUD (A SOUTH FACING WINDOW) by Lkhagvadulam PurevOchir — France, Mongolia — 2025World premiere Concorso InternazionaleBAISANOS by Andrés Khamis Giacoman, Francisca Khamis Giacoman — Chile, Spain,Palestine — 2025World PremiereBLEIFREI 95 (UNLEADED 95) by Emma Hütt, Tina Emy Muffler -Austria, Germany —2025World PremiereBLIND, INS AUGE (BLIND, INTO THE EYE) by Atefeh Kheirabadi, Mehrad Sepahnia Germany, Iran — 2025BOA by Alexandre Dostie — Canada, France — 2025World PremiereCE QU'ON LAISSE DERRIÉRE (WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND) by Alexandra Myotte, JeanSébastien Hamel – Canada – 2025World PremiereDIE UNIFORMIERTEN (THE UNIFORMED) by Timon Ott -Germany -2025World PremiereELDORADO by Anton Bialas – France – 2025World PremiereFORCE TIMES DISPLACEMENT by Angel WU -Taiwan — 2025World PremiereHONEY, MY LOVE, SO SWEET by UT Trinidad – Philippines — 2025World PremiereHYENA by Altay Ulan Yang – USA – 2025World PremiereJOLIE PETITE HISTOIRE (HAPPILY EVER AFTER) by Elodie Beaumont -rarillon France – 2025KOZE! (GOATS!) by -ronéi Gaéina – Croatia, France – 2025World PremierePI-ÄNCTON (PLANCTON) by Irene Moray – Spain, France – 2025World PremierePOI-UOTOK (PENINSULA) by David Gaöo – Croatia – 2025World PremierePRIMERA ENSENANZA (PRIMARY EDUCATION) by Aria Sénchez, Marina Meira Cuba, Spain — 2025World PremiereRANDAGHI by Enrico Motti, Emanuele Motti – Italy – 2025World PremiereSTILL PLAYING by Mohamed Mesbah – France – 2025World PremiereUN CIE' BAS (A SKY SO LOW) by Joachim Michaux – Belgium, France – 2025World PremiereUNA VEZ EN UN CUERPO (ONCE IN A BODY) by Maria Cristina Pérez Gonzélez Colombia, USA – 2025World PremiereYOYO by Mohammadreza Mayghani – Iran, France -2025World PremiereConcorso NazionaleAIR HORSE ONE by Lasse Linder – Switzerland, Belgium -2025World PremiereICH BIN NICHT SICHER (I'M NOT SURE) – Luisa Zürcher – Switzerland — 2025World PremiereI-IAVANT-POSTE 21 by Camille Surdez – Switzerland – 2025World PremiereLES DIEUX (THE GODS) by Anas Sareen – Switzerland – 2025LOST TOUCH by Justine Klaiber — Switzerland — 2025World PremiereNEST by Stefania Burla — Switzerland — 2025World PremiereNOIRS MATINS (BLACK MORNINGS) by David Gonseth – Switzerland – 2025World PremiereO RIO DE JANEIRO CONTINUA I-INDO (RIO REMAINS BEAUTIFUL) by Felipe Casanova — Belgium, Brazil, Switzerland — 2025World PremiereTUSEN TONER by Francesco Poloni – Switzerland – 2025World PremiereYONNE by Julietta Korbel, Yan Ciszewski – Switzerland, France -2025World Premiere Best of The Hollywood Reporter The 40 Best Films About the Immigrant Experience Wes Anderson's Movies Ranked From Worst to Best 13 of Tom Cruise's Most Jaw-Dropping Stunts
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14-02-2025
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Canada Focus Unveiled for Locarno Pro's First Look Initiative
First Look, the works-in-progress initiative of the Locarno Film Festival's Locarno Pro program, will put the spotlight on Canadian cinema this year. First Look has emerged as a key post-production platform for international arthouse projects. Over the years, it has supported films from such countries as Spain, the U.K., Colombia, Mexico, Chile, Brazil, Israel, Poland, the Baltic states, Portugal, Serbia, Switzerland, and Germany. Its 14th edition, in collaboration with Telefilm Canada, will take place during the 78th Locarno Film Festival, which runs Aug. 6-16. Taking place Aug. 8-10, First Look will showcase six Canadian films currently in post-production. The selected projects will be presented by their producers to an audience of global industry professionals, including sales agents, buyers, festival programmers, and representatives from post-production funding organizations. Producers will also have the opportunity to feature their projects in the festival's Online Digital Library, accessible exclusively for accredited industry participants. More from The Hollywood Reporter Wild, Weird and Bloody: The Berlinale Shines a Light on Forgotten German Genre Films of the '70s Berlin: Shark-Meets-Serial Killer Movie 'Dangerous Animals' Sells Wide (Exclusive) Kahlil Joseph Brings 'BLKNWS' to Berlin: "It's Always Been in Flux - It Was Never Meant to Be Static" 'This year's focus highlights Canada's rich tradition of cinematic excellence and its long-standing connection with the Locarno Film Festival,' organizers said. 'Last year alone featured three Canadian productions in the festival's Pardi di Domani strand. They were Gender Reveal by Mo Matton, Like What Would Sorrow Look (Chou He Zhuang) by Hao Zhou, and Days Before the Death of Nicky (Jours avant la mort de Nicky) by Denis Côté. In 2023, Quebec screenwriter, actor and director Eric K. Boulianne received the Pardi di Domani best direction award for Making Babies (Faire un enfant), plus the festival welcomed Canadian filmmaker Matthew Rankin as part of the Pardi di Domani jury. 'It is absolutely thrilling to dedicate this year's First Look to Canadian film productions,' said Giona A. Nazzaro, artistic director of the Locarno Film Festival. 'This is something we have been working on for quite some time now; more and more Canadian filmmakers are on the cutting edge in their formal explorations of the possibilities of media. Locarno has always been close to Canadian artists and I'm sure that this First Look will open the doors to a whole new generation and perception of Canadian filmmaking in all its rich diversity of tradition and languages and forms.' Markus Duffner, director of Locarno Pro, added: 'This initiative remains a cornerstone of our mission to support the final stages of promising films and help propel the international careers of emerging filmmakers forward. Our enduring collaboration with Telefilm Canada reinforces our commitment to helping Canadian production companies make a meaningful impact on the global stage.' Julie Roy, executive director and CEO of Telefilm Canada, said about the First Look focus on Canada: 'Our country has a prime opportunity to showcase and export its bold storytelling and artistic innovation on the global stage at Locarno Film Festival. We rely on the strength of our relationships with film festivals like Locarno to spotlight Canadian talent and their films for international advantages while expanding collaborations and creating new opportunities.' Producers can apply through Locarno Pro until April 19. To be eligible for selection, they must provide a rough cut of at least 60 minutes at any stage in the post-production process. The principal production company for the film must be Canadian. As is tradition, a jury of international festival directors and curators will award several prizes. The selection, along with the jury members, will be unveiled in July. Best of The Hollywood Reporter The Best Anti-Fascist Films of All Time Dinosaurs, Zombies and More 'Wicked': The Most Anticipated Movies of 2025 From 'A Complete Unknown' to 'Selena' to 'Ray': 33 Notable Music Biopics
