The 79th edition of the Locarno Film Festival, scheduled to run Aug. 5-15, will host several major entertainment figures for various premieres, screenings, and special honors. The festival announced its latest slate of honorees and expected attendees on Thursday.
Actress Zoe Saldaña, known for her roles in Guardians of the Galaxy, Emilia Pérez, and Lioness, will be presented with a Special Pardo award during the festival. She will also participate in a public conversation with attendees on Aug. 10 as part of the ceremony. Separately, Italian musician Claudio Simonetti, keyboardist for the progressive rock band Goblin and a longtime composer of horror film scores, will receive recognition for his decades-long contribution to film music. His honor is set for Aug. 6, followed by a special screening of Cut and Run.
The festival’s lineup of attendees and premiering films reflects a diverse range of international cinema. Confirmed attendees include directors James Gray and Darren Aronofsky, as well as actresses Virginie Efira, Asia Argento, and Isabella Rossellini. Additional notable figures expected to attend include Olivia Wilde, Monica Bellucci, Isabelle Huppert, Claes Bang, Valerie Pachner, Caleb Landry Jones, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Rob Morgan, and others associated with various festival premieres.
Additional honorees previously announced for the festival include makeup artist Rick Baker, a seven-time Oscar winner, and television and film producer Sigurjón Sighvatsson, whose credits include Twin Peaks, Wild at Heart, and Beverly Hills, 90210. The festival continues to attract international talent across acting, directing, composing, and production roles.
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