Classic And Unheralded Gems On Display

Locarno Film Festival's Retrospective Honors Columbia Pictures' Centennial

Classic and Unheralded Gems on Display

August 5, 2024 | 11:00 PM

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From war movies and westerns to noir films and screwball comedies, Columbia Pictures has left an indelible mark on the history of cinema. This March, the Locarno Film Festival will celebrate the studio's 100th anniversary with a major retrospective at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles.

The retrospective, curated by Ehsan Khoshbakht, will present a comprehensive look at Columbia's illustrious history. Visitors will have the opportunity to see beloved classics like "It Happened One Night" and "The Bridge on the River Kwai" alongside lesser-known gems like "The Lady From Shanghai" and "Born Yesterday." Khoshbakht emphasizes that Columbia has granted the festival unprecedented access to its archives, ensuring that this retrospective will be the most comprehensive to date.

The Locarno Film Festival, which will take place from July 20th to July 30th, 2024, is one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world. Its retrospective on Columbia Pictures is sure to be a major event for film enthusiasts and historians alike.