Locarno's First Look Focus on Uruguay: A Glimpse into the Region's Resilience The 2026 First Look focus on Uruguay at the prestigious Locarno Film Festival has come to a close.
Two standout films, "Spring Story" and "The Surubí," dominated the awards ceremony, winning top honors in various categories.
At first glance, these films seem worlds apart: one is a tender romance set against the picturesque backdrop of Montevideo's Botanical Garden, while the other is an offbeat comedy drama exploring the decline of a rural Uruguayan town.