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Carlo Chatrian builds on advances established by predecessor Olivier Pere
New Locarno artistic director Carlo Chatrian hasn't reinvented the wheel, but it's clear he's keen on adding luster to the Swiss event with a promisingly diverse lineup for its 66th edition, which sees a greater number of established auteurs unspooling alongside newcomers and crowdpleasers.
Chatrian, 41, has replaced Olivier Pere, a former chief of the Cannes Directors' Fortnight. During his threeyear stint, Pere revamped the indie event, making it leaner and positioning it as a solid launchpad for edgy arthouse pics.
Taking his cue from his predecessor, the Locarno topper has recruited more known names for the competition, among them prolific South Korean auteur Hong Sang-soo, France's Claire Simon and Brazilian cult veteran Julio Bressane. Concurrently, he's raising the Piazza Grande profile, starting with Denzel Washington/ Mark Wahlberg vehicle "2 Guns," which will open the fest Aug. 7 at the 8,000-seat outdoor Piazza Grande with the pic's Icelandic helmer Baltasar...