Locarno 2026 is upon us. And the line-up has films starring some of the best actors working today.
Here’s the buzziest film:
Down the Arm of God
Star/Co-writer/Producer: Caleb Landry Jones
Producer: Luc Beson
Studio: EuropaCorp (Lucy)
Synopsis:
In a small Texas town during a brutal winter, a determined young pastor’s efforts to aid the homeless clash with his congregation’s biases, challenging both faith and community values.
This role, assuming he’s the pastor, has Landry Jones screaming all over it. And we’re glad he got to do a little writing.
In the official selection are:
Ketticé
Star: Monica Bellucci
Synopsis:
In 2000s Palermo, a group of teenage boys and girls navigate the challenges and experiences of adolescence, exploring friendship, love, and self-discovery as they come of age in the vibrant Sicilian city.
This is directed by Giovanni Tortorici whose previous film Diciannove was produced by Luca Guadagnino.
Nowhere to Lay my Eyes
Dir: Hong Sangsoo (A Traveler’s Needs starring Isabelle Huppert)
Objet A
Star: Louis Hofmann (Dark)
International Sales Rep: Bendita Film Sales (Manas)
Synopsis:
Follows two hand surgeons with differing desires, before one suffers an accident that forces her to slow down.
Piazza Grande Program
All About Corinne
Cast: Isabelle Huppert, Diane Kruger
French Distributor: Memento
OUT OF COMPETITION
Sixteeen Moments of My Life
Dir: Albert Serra (Afternoons of Solititude)
The festival runs Aug 5th - 15th. Full line-up here.
A few sales reps are already boarding projects:
Cinetic takes North American sales on Official Selection title Manhunt.