Overview

• On August 9 in Locarno’s Piazza Grande, Chan accepted the Pardo alla Carriera award, celebrating a 64-year film career and declaring “I am 71. I still can fight.”
• The open-air venue overflowed with fans in Chan T-shirts and holding signs, prompting a rare festival warning about crowd congestion.
• As part of the homage, Chan introduced restored screenings of his classic action films Project A and Police Story, drawing enthusiastic audiences.
• In a Sunday morning masterclass, he shared behind-the-scenes tales of working with Bruce Lee on Fist of Fury and his early days as a stunt performer.
• Locarno’s tribute runs through August 16, featuring additional screenings and discussions that highlight Chan’s evolution from martial artist to versatile filmmaker.