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Born in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1929. One of the most important names and an essential element of European modern cinema, Alain Tanner is a main character in the renovation of Swiss cinema that happened during the 1960’s. His movies are strongly related to the behavioral changes guaranteed by the events of 1968, which changed European society on an ideological, thematic, and political level. In 1969, he made Charles, Dead or Alive, winner of the Golden Leopard at the Locarno Film Festival; the feature puts Switzerland in the main international cinema circuits. He is also director of other features, such as The Middle of the World (1974); Jonah who Will Be 25 in the Year 2000 (1976), one of the most important films in Swiss cinema; Messidor (1978); Light Years Away (1981); In the White City (1982, 8th Mostra) and Jonah and Lila, Till Tomorrow (1999, 24th Mostra). The 41st Mostra, in addition to the exhibit of his most significant works, will give the Leon Cakoff Prize to Alain Tanner for his career.

43ª MOSTRA INTERNACIONAL DE CINEMA

43ª MOSTRA INTERNACIONAL DE CINEMA