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"Brave New Love" explores lust and societal norms at Locarno 2026

"Brave New Love," written and directed by Maria Bäck, follows a woman caught in the chaos of societal norms, lust, infidelity, motherhood and shame. The cast includes Kathrine Thorborg Johansen, Simon Sears, Anders Danielsen Lie and Angeliki Papoulia. The film is world-premiering in the international competition at the Locarno Film Festival 2026.