Isabella Rossellini Gets Honorary Leopard At Locarno
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- Isabella Rossellini received the Honorary Leopard (Pardo) at the Locarno Film Festival's opening night ceremony on Wednesday
- The honor follows in the footsteps of her late father Roberto Rossellini, described as a legendary director, and her producer half-brother Renzo Rossellini, both previously feted by the festival
- Locarno Film Festival presented the award as part of its opening night, a marquee slot traditionally reserved for the festival's most prestigious honors
Why it matters: The Honorary Leopard is the festival's flagship career honor, and bestowing it on Isabella Rossellini continues Locarno's recognition of the Rossellini dynasty — a three-member family now spanning director, producer, and on-screen talent at Europe's oldest film gathering. The opening-night placement signals the festival is using her name to set the tone for its edition.
