Juan Convers

Back in Locarno


It has been almost 9 years since the last time I had the opportunity to visit Locarno. This is a beautiful city in southern Switzerland, located on the northern shore of Lake Maggiore. It is known for its mild climate, its Mediterranean air, and its amazing landscapes. Last night I took this picture in the Piazza Grande, which is the main square in the city center. I remembered that on that occasion in 2016, I attended a screening of the movie "Lo chiamavano Trinità" in this square.

Film Festival in Locarno


Last weekend my girlfriend and I took a long weekend trip to the Ticino region of Switzerland, staying in Locarno. I wasn't aware that the Locarno Film Festival was starting this week, and part of this event was a preview showing of a movie on Sunday night, open to the public.

The organizers decided to honor Bud Spencer, one of the classic Italian actors of the 70s in the action-comedy genre, who passed away earlier this year. They featured Lo chiamavano Trinità, one of the best examples of the "Spaghetti Western" genre. I really enjoyed this movie! It brought back nice memories, since the movies featuring the duo Bud Spencer / Terence Hill were one of my grandpa's favorites.