Russian actor Artem Bystrov has taken the Best Actor prize at the Locarno International Film Festival.

      He gained it with his leading role in The Fool directed by Yury Bykov.

      The Philippine movie From What Is Before directed by Lav Diaz got the Golden Leopard prize as the best film. Portugal's Pedro Costa was awarded as the best director for his Horse Money. French actress Ariane Labed starring in Fidelio. The Odyssey of Alice took the Best Actress prize.

      The festival in Locarno is considered to be one of the oldest European film festivals. It has been annually held since 1946.