The 79th Locarno Film Festival concluded on Sunday, August 16, 2026, with the German film achieving its most successful participation to date. Twenty German productions were featured in the festival program, including five in the international competition for the Golden Leopard. The German film was prominently represented across nearly all festival sections. Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer praised the sector’s achievements, noting the films’ global appeal and diverse perspectives. He highlighted the special jury prize awarded to Brazilian-German co-production ‘Das Flussufer’ by Matheus Farias and Enock Carvalhos, citing the film’s ‘unique cinematic style’ and ‘artistic independence.’ The full list of winners is available at www.locarnofestival.ch.
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