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12th Locarno Film Festival

🇨🇭 , Switzerland

About 12th Locarno Film Festival

The 12th Locarno Film Festival was held from 9 to 19 July 1959 in Locarno, Switzerland. The International Critics Awards for best picture, later called the FIPRESCI award, was awarded to Al Capone directed by Richard Wilson. Ernest Borgnine won the best actor award for his performance in The Rabbit Trap by the international jury. After the Swiss government allow the festival to ask for film through diplomatic channels, the festival achieved an A-ranking under the FIAPF this year. As a result, the festival could feature a approved competition and prizes.

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