Alfonso Cuaron to be Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award at Locarno Film Festival

Oscar-winning filmmaker Alfonso Cuaron, renowned for films like 'Gravity' and 'Roma', is set to receive the lifetime achievement award at the 77th Locarno Film Festival. The event will take place in Locarno, Switzerland, from August 7-17, with Cuaron being honored on August 11.

Oscar-winning filmmaker Alfonso Cuaron, known for classics such as 'Gravity' and 'Roma', is set to be honored with the lifetime achievement award at the 77th Locarno Film Festival.

The prestigious event will kick off on August 7 in Locarno, Switzerland, and conclude on August 17. Cuaron will receive his accolade on August 11 during a ceremony in Piazza Grande, following a panel conversation earlier that day.

Giona A Nazzaro, the festival's artistic director, praised Cuaron as a 'visionary author of agile and liberated imaginaries,' capturing the hearts of millions through his versatile filmmaking. Cuaron, a two-time Academy Award winner for 'Gravity' and three-time winner for 'Roma', continues to make impactful contributions to cinema. His latest project, the Apple TV+ series 'Disclaimer', will feature stars like Cate Blanchett and Sacha Baron Cohen.