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Locarno Film Festival Celebrates British Cinema and Awards

8/21/2025

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The 77th Locarno Film Festival highlighted British postwar cinema alongside retrospectives and new films.
Sho Miyake's "Tabi to Hibi" received the Golden Leopard, a notable achievement for the director.
The festival honored Jackie Chan and Emma Thompson with lifetime achievement awards.
Attendees enjoyed a blend of new and classic films, celebrating the festival's diverse cinematic offerings.

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Story summary

The 77th Locarno Film Festival highlighted British postwar cinema alongside retrospectives and new films.
Sho Miyake's "Tabi to Hibi" received the Golden Leopard, a notable achievement for the director.
The festival honored Jackie Chan and Emma Thompson with lifetime achievement awards.
Attendees enjoyed a blend of new and classic films, celebrating the festival's diverse cinematic offerings.