AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoLocarno 2026: The 79th Locarno Film Festival leaned into coming-of-age stories and radical film poetics, with attendance buoyed by fresh private investment in independent cinema. Publishing & Books: A profile spotlights long-time literary agent Georges Borchardt and his decades-long role in placing authors’ work across Italy and beyond. Italy Culture: Sant’Agata Feltria in Emilia-Romagna celebrates a UNESCO listing for Teatro Angelo Mariani, a 1605 wooden theatre that puts a small hill town on the heritage map. Film Heritage: Amitabh Bachchan recalls how restored “Sholay” drew about 2,000 Italians in Bologna for a late-night screening lasting until 3am. Travel & Reading: A guide for slow travel urges walkers to follow Italy’s ancient routes to dodge crowds and experience medieval villages at a calmer pace. International Politics: A “Cockroach Moment” in India shows how a street protest movement forced a minister’s resignation and shifted the debate on democracy beyond elections.
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