Isabella Rossellini is honored at the opening night of the 79th Locarno Film Festival with a major festival award recognizing her career. Multiple outlets report that Rossellini receives the festival’s Excellence Award, also described as an Honorary Leopard (Pardo), during the ceremony on Wednesday. The event takes place as the festival begins with the refugee drama “The Green Eyes,” reported as the film that opens the 79th edition.
Rossellini’s tribute centers on her family legacy in film. She references following in the footsteps of her late father, Roberto Rossellini, and her half-brother, Renzo Rossellini, who is described as a producer. Coverage characterizes her remarks as emotional as she pays tribute to them while accepting the honor.
The reporting aligns on the timing and setting: Locarno’s opening night ceremony is the occasion for the award, and “The Green Eyes” serves as the festival’s opening film. No other awards or film-related developments are detailed in the provided summaries beyond these points.
