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Pardo's Choice

A Locarno Film Festival Programming Game

Welcome to Piazza Grande, the legendary open-air cinema at the heart of the Locarno Film Festival. For one week each August, 8,000 people gather under the stars to discover cinema that challenges, provokes, and transforms.

Your Mission: You've been appointed as this year's guest programmer. Curate 5 films for Piazza Grande from a selection of submissions. Balance artistic vision, audience appeal, and the business realities of running a major festival.

Each choice affects three scores: Critics (reviews, awards buzz, and artistic credibility), Audience (attendance, word-of-mouth, and popular appeal), and Industry (distributors, sales agents, sponsors, and market interest). The Pardo d'Oro awaits the programmer who can satisfy all three.

Select Difficulty

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Critics
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Audience
45
Industry
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Slots Left
Programming Progress 0 / 5 films selected
20 films remaining to review
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Festival Title

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Critical Acclaim
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Audience Love
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Industry Interest
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Overall Score

Festival Debrief

Piazza Grande

Your Piazza Grande Selection