The 79th Locarno Film Festival (Switzerland) announced that American filmmaker James Gray will receive the Pardo alla Carriera — also known as the Honorary Career Pardo Award — at the festival in 2026. James Gray is renowned for his critically acclaimed films including The Yards, We Own the Night, The Immigrant, The Lost City of Z, Ad Astra, and Armageddon Time. The Locarno Film Festival is one of Europe's most prestigious film festivals, established in 1946, and is known for honouring cinematic art. The Golden Leopard (Pardo d'Oro) is the festival's top prize.
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American Filmmaker James Gray to Receive Pardo alla Carriera (Honorary Career Award) at 79th Locarno Film Festival
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- The 79th Locarno Film Festival (Switzerland) announced that American filmmaker James Gray will receive the Pardo alla Carriera — also known as the Honorary Career Pardo Award — at the festival in 2026
- James Gray is renowned for his critically acclaimed films including The Yards, We Own the Night, The Immigrant, The Lost City of Z, Ad Astra, and Armageddon Time
- The Locarno Film Festival is one of Europe's most prestigious film festivals, established in 1946, and is known for honouring cinematic art
- The Golden Leopard (Pardo d'Oro) is the festival's top prize
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• James Gray (American filmmaker): Pardo alla Carriera (Honorary Career Award) at 79th Locarno Film Festival • Known films: The Lost City of Z, Ad Astra, Armageddon Time, The Immigrant, We Own the Night • Locarno Film Festival: Locarno, Switzerland; est. 1946; top prize: Golden Leopard (Pardo d'Oro) • 79th edition: 2026; India's 72nd National Film Awards also announced on July 18, 2026
