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Kristina Grozeva and Petar Valchanov returned with their fifth feature film 'Black Money for White Nights' to the main competition of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, where their film 'The Father' won a Crystal Globe in 2019.
Aung Phyoe's Myanmar-set drama 'Fruit Gathering' has won the Crystal Globe at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival. Other awards were given to films like 'The Guest' and 'Lover, Not a Fighter', with Danish debutant also receiving a best director prize.
Director Aung Phyoe discusses her film 'Fruit Gathering,' which explores the 'conditional' connection between two suppressed women, as it becomes the first Myanmar premiere at the Karlovy Vary film festival.
“The Sopranos” creator David Chase, speaking at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival on Wednesday, says he’s thinking of making a movie or TV show centered on Italian Americans moving to Italy.
Producer Greg Shapiro announced at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival that the fourth 'Harold & Kumar' movie is moving forward with John Cho and Kal Penn, with filming expected to begin soon.
Honorary guest Harvey Keitel introduced the 1973 crime thriller 'Mean Streets' at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival, greeted by a large crowd despite the late hour.
Bulgarian directing duo Kristina Grozeva and Petar Valchanov are back in competition at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival with their new film 'Black Money for White Nights,' which explores themes of corruption and pro-Russia nostalgia. The pair previously won the Crystal Globe in 2019.
Jesse Eisenberg expressed his desire not to be associated with Mark Zuckerberg, while Dustin Hoffman reflected on his career and the divided state of America, both speaking at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival. The festival also focused on supporting the next generation of European filmmakers.
The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, one of the world's oldest, will feature five Lithuanian films in its program this year, celebrating its 60th edition and 80th anniversary.
The mayor of Karlovy Vary, Andrea Pfeffer Ferklová, highlights the unique appeal of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF), including celebrity interactions and its significant economic contribution. She shared anecdotes about meeting stars like Russell Crowe and John Travolta.
The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival is celebrating a double anniversary with a diverse lineup of films, including a touching film by Checha Checa. The festival's director, Karel Och, previewed the global scope of this year's event.
The Karlovy Vary Film Festival is preparing for its 60th edition, with historical archives revealing the significant influence of communists on the festival from the 1950s onwards.
The Karlovy Vary Film Festival is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, making it one of the oldest film festivals globally, second only to the Venice Film Festival.
The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival announced that Dustin Hoffman, Juliette Binoche, and Jeffrey Wright will be honored at this year's event, with Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick, and Harvey Keitel also expected to attend.
Director Efthimis Kosemund-Sanidis' debut feature film, 'A Whole Person Almost,' about a man claiming his late father's inheritance on a remote Greek island, is set to world premiere in the Proxima competition at the Karlovy Vary film festival.
Moser glassworks is currently producing the trophies for the 60th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. This involves the creation of the awards for the prestigious event.
The EFP Future Frames – Generation Next of European Cinema program will bring 10 emerging European filmmaking talents to the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival next month.
The Greek feature film 'Ένας Ολόκληρος Άνθρωπος Σχεδόν' (Almost a Whole Man) is set to have its world premiere at the prestigious Karlovy Vary Film Festival.
Karel Och, artistic director of Karlovy Vary Intl. Film Festival, has unveiled a lineup of almost 40 titles in the main program, premiering at the 60th edition of the event in the Czech spa town at…
Actress Magda Vášáryová will be honored with the President's Award at this year's Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, which runs from July 3 to 11.
The Karlovy Vary Film Festival featured two compelling films: one about a three-time Oscar-winning cinematographer who sacrificed family for work, and another about a New York eccentric whose film on concrete delves into deep questions of human nature.
The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival hosted actors Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick, and their son Travis, who introduced their film and even spoke some Czech. Jeffrey Wright also attended the festival, where he was set to screen his film 'Basquiat' and receive an award.
Actress Juliette Binoche is a prominent guest at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival, where she discussed her career and upcoming projects. Czech President Pavel also attended the festival, viewing a film by Ondříček.
David Chase, creator of 'The Sopranos,' spoke at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival about a potential new project concerning Italian Americans moving to Italy, and also shared his views on Hollywood's current state, describing it as 'going back to greed and fear.'
Documentary filmmaker Helena Třeštíková received a standing ovation at the Karlovy Vary film festival for her new film 'Bára Basiková,' which she filmed over 30 years, capturing the authentic life of the famous singer.
Award-winning American actor Dustin Hoffman stated at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival that the United States is currently as divided as it was during the Vietnam War.
Cinematographer Robert Richardson received the Crystal Globe at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival, where he also introduced his film "The White Devil." The festival also featured discussions on film translation and reviews of various competition entries.
Dustin Hoffman emotionally accepted an award at the opening of the Karlovy Vary Film Festival, expressing his gratitude for his filmmaking career. The festival also celebrated its double anniversary edition with other stars like Maggie Gyllenhaal.
The Karlovy Vary Film Festival is highlighted for its historical significance and its struggle to maintain its prestigious 'Category A' status in the 1990s. Critics emphasize the symbolic importance of figures like Dustin Hoffman attending the festival.
The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival is gearing up for its 60th edition, featuring several firsts and continuing its tradition of screening films in the Hotel Thermal's halls since 1978.
The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, the second oldest film festival in the world, has a storied history, including memorable moments with stars like Claudia Cardinale and Henry Fonda. The festival director emphasizes its open and inclusive nature.
Oscar nominee Jafar Panahi, who produced and edited Nader Saeivar's film 'Hijamat,' was on the guest list for the Karlovy Vary film festival but could not attend due to a travel ban. Karel Och, the festival's artistic director, expressed disappointment over his absence.
Czech TV personality Marek Eben discusses hosting the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival ceremonies, comparing it to his experience with 'Dancing With the Stars'.
Studio Najbrt's Jonatan Kuna and Aleš Najbrt discuss the celebratory visual identity for Karlovy Vary's double-anniversary, designed to appeal to both stars and film lovers attending the festival.
Bendita Film Sales has secured international sales rights for '3 Weeks After,' a film by writer-director Miroslav Terzić. The movie, inspired by true events, is set to have its world premiere in the Crystal Globe Competition at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival.
The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival has unveiled the projects selected for its Central Stage showcase and launched the first edition of its Book-to-Screen initiative. The lineup includes Central European projects and a Rolling Stones film.
Actors and directors Maggie Gyllenhaal and Jesse Eisenberg are set to be honored at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. They will receive the President's Award for their contributions to cinema.
Miroslav Terzić's film "3 Weeks Later" is set to have its world premiere at the 60th International Film Festival in Karlovy Vary. The Croatian director's work has been included in the accompanying program of the renowned festival.
The Cannes Film Festival showcased various film premieres, reviews, and award announcements, including a Golden Globes prize for 'Groundswell'. The event also featured numerous celebrity appearances, interviews, and notable statements from actors like Javier Bardem and Cate Blanchett on social and political issues.
The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, the world's second oldest film festival, is celebrating two significant milestones: 80 years since its first edition and its 60th edition, with plans to honor actress Emília Vášáryová and screen classics by Powell-Pressburger and Ken Loach.
The international federation of film critics, FIPRESCI, awarded the Slovak-Czech-Hungarian co-production 'Only Beautiful Things to Look At' as the best film in the competition program of the 60th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.
At the Karlovy Vary film festival, U.S. actor Jeffrey Wright discussed Matt Reeves' fresh take on 'The Batman' franchise and his collaboration with Wes Anderson, whom he described as 'his own genre.'
Swiss-Korean director Hae-Sup Sin has been selected as the recipient of the Allwyn Residency Fellowship in Los Angeles, awarded as part of the Future Frames program for young European filmmakers at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival.
The Karlovy Vary Film Festival announced the winners of its KVIFF Promises industry section, with 'Selamlik' receiving the Eurimages Co-Production Development Award. The festival also featured premieres, exhibitions, and discussions on various film projects.
The Karlovy Vary Film Festival will screen the new Slovak-Czech film 'Milovník, ne bojovník' (Lover, Not Fighter) from the world of MMA in its Proxima competition section, alongside two anticipated domestic projects in the Special Screenings section.
Cypriot filmmaker Tonia Mishiali's film 'The Lion at My Back,' which explores themes of immigration, patriarchy, and women's resilience, is competing in the Crystal Globe competition at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival. The feature focuses on the bond between characters.
Dozens of people attending the Karlovy Vary Film Festival were scammed by an individual who promised apartment bookings but canceled reservations on the day of arrival after payments were made via Booking.com.
Czech Culture Minister Oto Klempíř announced he will not attend the opening ceremony of the Karlovy Vary Film Festival, stating the event should focus on films and organizers, not political disputes.
Kida Khodr Ramadan stars in the film 'Hijamat,' which is premiering at the Karlovy Vary film festival, having prepared for his role while incarcerated.
Iranian director Nader Saeivar spoke about his film 'Hijamat,' co-created with Jafar Panahi, and the growing aversion to religion among the younger generation in Iran, ahead of its screening at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival.
The Karlovy Vary Film Festival is showcasing trailers featuring stars like Johnny Depp, Mel Gibson, and Helen Mirren, while also celebrating its status as the world's second-oldest film festival. The event emphasizes both its star power and historical significance.
Belgian documentary filmmaker Isabelle Tollenaere's fiction feature debut, 'Paris Paris,' a poetic exploration of home and displacement, is set to world premiere in the Proxima competition program of the 60th Karlovy Vary film festival.
Slovak star-turned-ambassador Magda Vasaryova is being honored at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival for her contributions to cinema and the unique artistic connection between Czech and Slovak filmmakers.
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival topper Karel Och discusses the 60th edition's lineup and its cinematic ambitions for regional and international filmmakers.
The Karlovy Vary Film Festival has finalized its 2026 lineup, adding Cannes winner 'Fjord' and 'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma' to its Horizons and Afterhours programs.
The Karlovy Vary Film Festival has announced additions to its program, including a retrospective and heritage lineup featuring films like 'Trainspotting' and 'Sexy Beast,' as well as a John Cassavetes movie.
Cercamon has acquired sales rights for the tragicomedy 'Black Money for White Nights,' a Bulgaria-Greece co-production directed by Kristina Grozeva, which is set to premiere in competition at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival.
The Karlovy Vary Film Festival, running from July 3 to 11, will feature a total of 37 films across its competitive sections, with three international co-productions involving Czech cinema selected for the main competition.
The Karlovy Vary Film Festival announced an expansion of its KVIFF Industry Days program, introducing new initiatives such as a "Book-to-Screen" program. This move aims to broaden the scope of its offerings for film professionals.
Director Dužan Duong discusses his film 'Lení škola, 2001', the first feature film to authentically portray the Vietnamese community in the Czech Republic, which premiered at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival.