AI and Digital Worlds Take Center Stage at Locarno Film Festival
Artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI, is a hot topic in Hollywood and beyond. The 77th edition of the Locarno Film Festival, starting this Wednesday, will showcase films centered on AI and digital technology.
Thematic Focus on AI and Digital Technology
Giona A. Nazzaro, the artistic director of the Swiss festival, highlighted that AI is a recurring theme in this year's lineup. While the festival did not intentionally seek out these themes, they emerged organically during the selection process. Nazzaro emphasized that the festival serves as a catalyst for major dialogue and intensive exchanges.
Diverse Filmmakers' Approaches
The approaches to digital worlds and AI in the selected films vary significantly, ranging from narrative features to documentaries. Here's a closer look at three key films premiering at Locarno that explore AI and virtual worlds.
Real by Adele Tulli
Screening in Locarno’s Cineasti del Presente section, Adele Tulli's film "Real" explores…
