The key facts

  • Ten films from the 79th Locarno Film Festival will be screened at Istanbul Modern Cinema from November 26 to December 6
  • The program includes films from the main competition, Piazza Grande, and the Filmmakers of the Present competition
  • The guest of honor is festival director Giona A. Nazzaro, who will hold a special meeting

Locarno Screenings at Istanbul Modern

Istanbul Modern Cinema will host screenings of ten films that took part in the 79th Locarno Film Festival — one of Switzerland's long-standing film events — from November 26 to December 6. The program is organized in cooperation with the festival itself and with the support of the Consulate General of Switzerland in Istanbul.

Program Lineup and Guest of Honor

The selected films represent three sections of the festival: the main competition, Piazza Grande, and the Filmmakers of the Present competition. The guest of honor of the program will be Locarno Film Festival director Giona A. Nazzaro. At a special meeting at Istanbul Modern, he will discuss the festival's cinematic vision, behind-the-scenes details, and the films included in the selection.