Kinski’s films include “Tess” (1978), directed by Roman Polanski, and “Paris, Texas” (1984), directed by Wim Wenders, which won the Palme D’Or at Cannes.
The festivalExternal link, which is celebrating its 70th birthday, is also showing “Cat People” (1982), in which the 56-year-old actor starred. Fittingly the Locarno award, the Pardino d’oro, means “little golden leopard”.
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Locarno Film Festival celebrates 70th birthday
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Continuity and innovation are the buzzwords at the 70th Locarno International Film Festival, which officially opens today.
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