Locarno Film Festival: Florin Serban's 'You Don't Belong Here' Wins Golden Leopard

At the Locarno Film Festival, the Golden Leopard, the top prize, was awarded to 'You Don't Belong Here' by Romanian director Florin Serban. The film, which explores themes of identity and displacement, stood out among the competition. Meanwhile, Hong Sang-soo's 'Nowhere To Lay My Eyes' received the award for best direction, and its lead actress Kim Min-hee won the prize for best performance. The festival, held in Locarno, Switzerland, concluded on August 15, 2026, with these notable recognitions.