Stories from Locarno · Switzerland
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Bruno Bréguet's Life Status Questioned After Case Closure
A Locarno peace judge has closed the case concerning Bruno Bréguet, who was arrested in 1970 in Israel for attempting to smuggle explosives for Palestinian resistance. Greek authorities have not commented on Bréguet's fate.
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Darren Aronofsky To Receive Locarno Film Festival Honor
American filmmaker Darren Aronofsky will receive a Leopard of Honor at the 79th Locarno Film Festival. The ceremony is scheduled for August 14 on the Piazza Grande. Aronofsky is recognized as a director and screenwriter.
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Cindy Sherman Portrait Sells For $3.89 Million
Artist Cindy Sherman's portrait, titled 'Untitled Number 96', was sold at auction for $3,890,000. The piece is being featured on the Locarno Film Festival poster. The sale represents a figure for a large-format photograph.
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Swiss Orienteering Team Wins Bronze Medal
The Swiss orienteering team secured third place in the Sprint Relay event, finishing behind Norway and Sweden. The competition featured Natalia Gemperle, Tino Polzini, Fabian Ebersold, and Simone Ebersold.
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