Alexander Payne to Receive Honorary Leopard Award at Locarno 2025
Renowned American filmmaker Alexander Payne will receive the prestigious honorary Leopard (Pardo d’Onore) award at the 78th Locarno Film Festival, scheduled from August 6 to 16, 2025. Payne, acclaimed for his subtle and emotionally resonant storytelling in films like Sideways, The Descendants, and The Holdovers, will also engage with the festival audience through film screenings and public discussions.
The Locarno Film Festival, one of Europe’s oldest and most respected film festivals, has announced that its 2025 honorary award will go to Alexander Payne, celebrating his long-standing contribution to global cinema. The announcement acknowledges his profound influence on modern filmmaking and marks his participation in this year’s festival through retrospective screenings and a conversation with cinephiles.
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| Summary/Static | Details |
| Why in the news? | Alexander Payne to Receive Honorary Leopard Award at Locarno 2025 |
| Event | 78th Locarno Film Festival |
| Award | Honorary Leopard (Pardo d’Onore) |
| Honouree | Alexander Payne |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Known for Films | Sideways, The Descendants, Nebraska, The Holdovers |
| Festival Role | Film screenings, public talk with audience |
| Past Honourees | Godard, Herzog, Campion, Varda, Bellocchio |
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