Locarno Film Festival Embraces Comedy to Counter Global Gloom

Switzerland's premier film festival takes bold programming direction with increased focus on comedy, featuring Jackie Chan as guest of honor.

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The Locarno Film Festival has shifted its programming focus to comedy to counter global geopolitical gloom.
Jackie Chan is the festival's guest of honor.
The festival features films addressing conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, and Iran.
This year marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Switzerland and the People's Republic of China.
Radu Jude's anarchic version of 'Dracula' is in the main competition.