Belgian-born actress Virginie Efira (All of a Sudden, Parallel Tales, Benedetta, Paris Memories) took the stage in the central Piazza Grande square at the 79th edition of the Locarno Film Festival on Friday evening to receive this year’s Leopard Club Award. “It is truly a joy, a privilege and an immense honor for me to be here with you to receive this award,” she said in French in front of a huge crowd in the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland, before adding: “I sincerely apologize for only speaking French. Do most people understand?” The crowd’s answer was a loud “yes.” She continued with praise for the Locarno festival. “I also want to…
