Actress Lucy Liu will be honored with the prestigious Career Achievement Award at the Locarno Film Festival and present the international premiere of Rosemead directed by Eric Lin, alongside the film’s cast and crew on the Piazza Grande. She will also engage in a public discussion with the festival audience at the Forum @Spazio Cinema.

Liu’s career began with her breakout role in Ally McBeal, and went to play iconic roles in Kill Bill, Charlie’ s Angels, Chicago, Set It Up, Presence, and Red One. She has also receiving acclaim for her documentary short Meena (2014), which tackled human trafficking. As a producer, she championed impactful projects like Freedom’ s Fury and Redlight, and recently voiced and produced the Emmy-nominated VR experience The Pirate Queen (2024), which is expanding into a graphic novel.

In Rosemead, Liu portrays an ailing woman racing against time to protect her son from his violent obsessions in this gripping drama inspired by true events. In addition to starring in the film, Liu also serves as a producer.

Giona A. Nazzaro, Artistic Director said, “Lucy Liu’s influence on both film and television is immeasurable. A master of reinvention, she has consistently delivered powerful performances that challenge the status quo. From her breakout role in Ally McBeal, where she earned Emmy and SAG nominations, to her unforgettable portrayal of O-Ren Ishii in Tarantino’s Kill Bill: Vol. 1, Liu has forged a path that few can follow. Her career spans genres and mediums, from action blockbusters like Charlie’ s Angels to poignant dramas like Soderbergh’s Presence, with each role adding depth and complexity to her already impressive body of work. Liu has also made a lasting impact on television, with standout performances in Why Women Kill, Elementary, and others, solidifying her place as one of the most versatile actresses of her generation. As a producer, director, and humanitarian, her influence extends beyond acting – whether it’s her powerful documentaries like Meena or her innovative work on the Emmy nominated The Pirate Queen VR experience. It is a true privilege to host Lucy Liu on the Piazza Grande and to present a project as intimate and transformative as Rosemead – a testament to her ever-evolving artistry. Her fearless choices and groundbreaking performances continue to inspire audiences and redefine what it means to be an artist in the 21st century.”