James Gray to Receive Career Achievement Award at Locarno
Originally published Jul 20, 2026
By Melanie Goodfellow · Deadline
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Key points
- James Gray will receive the Pardo alla Carriera at the 79th Locarno Film Festival.
- The award ceremony will occur on August 9 before a screening of Paper Tiger.
- The event will take place at the 8,000-capacity Piazza Grande venue.
- The festival will highlight other key films from Gray's filmography.
James Gray, an acclaimed U.S. filmmaker, will be honored with the Pardo alla Carriera award at the 79th Locarno Film Festival in August. The recognition will take place on August 9, preceding an open-air screening of his film Paper Tiger at the festival's Piazza Grande, a venue with a capacity of 8,000 attendees. Gray's career has been marked by a series of critically acclaimed works that highlight his unique storytelling and directorial style. The festival will also showcase other significant films from his filmography as part of the tribute.
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