A new film, ‘Brave New Love,’ directed by Maria Bäck, will make its world premiere at the Locarno 2026 international competition. The movie explores themes of lust, infidelity, motherhood, shame, and societal norms.
The film features Kathrine Thorborg Johansen, Simon Sears, Anders Danielsen Lie, and Angeliki Papoulia in leading roles. Details regarding their specific characters were not provided in the source material.
‘Brave New Love’ delves into a woman's experience as she navigates what is described as “the chaos of societal norms and bodily fluids.” The Hollywood Reporter notes this exploration will be unveiled during the Locarno 2026 competition, suggesting the film aims to engage with complex and potentially controversial subject matter. No further details about the plot or specific narrative focus were available.
The premiere signifies Bäck’s entry into a prestigious international film event, offering a platform for showcasing her work to a global audience. The source does not specify when during Locarno 2026 the film will be shown.
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