The provided sources offer an overview of the Locarno Film Festival 2025, highlighting its 78th edition as a showcase for contemporary and original cinema. Key aspects include a focus on comedy and political engagement, with numerous world premieres and a significant number of films competing for the prestigious Golden Leopard award. The festival also features career awards for notable stars and addresses the controversy surrounding the replacement of the historic giant screen in Piazza Grande, illustrating a tension between tradition and innovation within the event's symbolic structures.