Jean-Luc Bideau to be honored with Golden Leopard at Locarno Film Festival
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- Actor Jean-Luc Bideau will be honored with a Golden Leopard at the 79th Locarno Film Festival.
- The festival will also premiere a film, "Ah que le bonheur est proche!", co-written by Bideau and Marcela Salivarova Bideau.
- Bideau, an 86-year-old Geneva-based actor, expressed mock surprise at the invitation but is expected to deliver a characteristically witty speech.
The 79th Locarno Film Festival will honor veteran Swiss actor Jean-Luc Bideau with its prestigious Golden Leopard award. The festival will also feature the world premiere of "Ah que le bonheur est proche!", a film co-written by Bideau and Marcela Salivarova Bideau, directed by François-Christophe Marzal.
Bideau, who hails from Geneva, will receive the award at 86 years old. He humorously questioned his invitation, asking, "Isn't it strange to invite me to Locarno at 86 years old... But what will I be able to say?" Festival organizers anticipate his legendary wit will shine through in a characteristically unconventional acceptance speech.
Despite his playful self-deprecation, it is expected that Bideau will be moved by the tribute. The film premiere adds another layer to his presence at the festival, highlighting his continued creative engagement. The festival celebrates Bideau's significant contributions to cinema, recognizing his enduring impact on the industry.
Isn't it strange to invite me to Locarno at 86 years old... But what will I be able to say?
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Originally published by Le Temps in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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