The 54th edition of New Directors/New Films (ND/NF), taking place from April 2 through April 13 in New York City, unveiled a lineup of 24 features and nine short films.
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Sarah Friedland’s ‘Familiar Touch’ to Open , Alex Russell’s Lurker to Close 54th New Directors/New Films Lineup
Familiar Touch by Sarah Friedland
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Lithuanian Film ‘Toxic’ Wins Grand Prize, Pardo d’Oro at 77th Locarno Film Festival | Winners
Toxic (Akiplėša) by Saulė Bliuvaitė (Photo ©Akis bado / Locarno77) The Lithuanian drama Toxic (Akiplėša) by Saulė Bliuvaitė is the winner of the Grand Prize, Golden Leopard, Pardo d’Oro of the International Competition (Concorso Internazionale) at the 77th Locarno Film Festival. The coming-of-age film follows two 13-year-olds who form a unique bond at a local modeling school, where the promise of a better life pushes girls to violate their bodies in increasingly extreme ways.
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77th Locarno Film Festival Unveils Lineup
Qing Chun (Ku) (Youth (Hard Times)) by Wang Bing (courtesy Locarno FF) Artistic Director Giona A. Nazzaro unveiled the official selections for the 77th Locarno Film Festival described as “bold, innovative, and vibrant as ever” competition titles alongside non-competitive sections. In addition, the Excellence Award Davide Campari, given to film personalities with extraordinary careers, will this year go to French actor-directors Mélanie Laurent and Guillaume Canet.