Lucy Liu has been announced as a guest at the 78th Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland this summer. She will be receiving an award for her career achievements and also presenting the world premiere of her movie titled “Rosemead”. This was revealed on Tuesday, with organizers emphasizing that she is highly acclaimed for her memorable performances in films, television, and theater.
On Thursday, August 14th evening, the honor will be given to Liu during the festival. Following this, the renowned actress is expected to unveil her film “Rosemead,” which centers around the Asian American mental health crisis. She will do so in the presence of the film’s cast and crew. In this film, Liu portrays a Chinese immigrant dealing with a terminal illness while trying to manage her son’s deteriorating schizophrenia. This is Eric Lin’s first directorial venture, which made its premiere at Tribeca.
Tomorrow, I’ll have the privilege of engaging in a public conversation at the festival, and you, my fellow enthusiasts, won’t want to miss the chance to witness the brilliance of Liu during this event!
Over the course of more than three decades, the highly praised actress and director Lucy Liu has graced numerous films that together have amassed an impressive $3.7 billion at global box offices. From her memorable performances in “Kill Bill,” “Charlie’s Angels,” “Chicago,” “Set It Up,” “Presence,” and “Red One,” Liu consistently challenges conventional ideas about leading roles in Hollywood.
They additionally emphasized that Liu’s career started with her remarkable debut in “Ally McBeal,” earning nominations for both Emmy and SAG awards. Since then, she has established herself as a groundbreaking figure in television, with an impressive list of roles such as those in “Why Women Kill,” “Elementary,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Star Wars: Visions,” and “A Man in Full.
The Locarno group additionally highlighted Liu’s additional body of artistic work. As a multi-media visual artist who received the Harvard University Arts Medal, her paintings and sculptures in mixed media have been displayed in galleries and museums globally, such as the National Museum of Singapore, Napa Valley Museum, and New York Studio School. Furthermore, she has been asked to create a collection of paintings for the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art, Melbourne, scheduled for 2026.
Lucy Liu’s impact on cinema and television is beyond measurement. A virtuoso in reinvention, she consistently delivers compelling performances that push boundaries, as underlined by Giona A. Nazzaro, artistic director of the Locarno Film Festival. Throughout her career, she has traversed various genres and platforms, from action-packed hits like “Charlie’s Angels” to poignant dramas such as Soderbergh’s “Presence”. Each role she takes on adds layers and complexity to an already impressive portfolio of work.
Nazzaro concluded: “In addition to acting, Lucy Liu’s impact extends as a producer, director, and humanitarian. From her impactful documentaries like ‘Meena’ to her pioneering work on the Emmy-nominated VR experience ‘The Pirate Queen’, it is an honor to have her here at Piazza Grande and present ‘Rosemead’, a project that showcases her evolving artistic talent. Her bold decisions and revolutionary performances continue to inspire and reshape what being an artist looks like in the 21st century.
The 78th Locarno Film Festival takes place from August 6th to the 16th. Iconic film star Jackie Chan from Hong Kong will be present at this event to accept the Career Achievement Award, known as the Pardo alla Carriera.
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2025-06-10 12:54