KARLOVY VARY, Czech Republic — The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival is gearing up for its 59th edition with the announcement of its official selection and jury members. This year, the festival has revealed 11 films in its esteemed Crystal Globe Competition, deviating from its usual dozen. Highlights include the world premiere of Ondřej Provazník’s Sbormistr (also known as Broken Voices) and the Hungarian film Jimmy Jaguar by director Bence Fliegauf.
The festival organizers have stated that one of the competition titles will come from Iran but will remain undisclosed until closer to the event for the safety of those involved in its production.
Senior members of this year’s jury will include prominent figures such as Nicolás Celis, a Mexican producer recognized for collaborations with acclaimed directors like Alfonso Cuarón, as well as filmmaker Babak Jalali, who garnered attention with his award-winning film Radio Dreams.
Karlovy Vary Festival Director Karel Och expressed excitement about the festival’s selection, highlighting the rich diversity of contemporary arthouse cinema. He noted that this year’s filmmakers are embracing their artistic integrity by opting to debut their works at the festival, which encourages them to challenge norms and engage audiences in thoughtful discourse. Filmmakers from countries including Bangladesh, Lithuania, Norway, and Colombia are represented, reflecting a commitment to telling unique and impactful stories.
Och further emphasized the festival’s history of addressing significant political and social issues through poignant storytelling. The official selection is set to include titles that provide a powerful exploration of personal and collective narratives, enabling filmmakers to express their truths freely.
As anticipation builds for the festival, a complete list of films competing for the Crystal Globe will be officially disclosed, alongside further details about the selected Iranian title.
The Crystal Globe Competition films are expected to cover various themes and genres, embodying the festival’s spirit of promoting international cinema. With directors from different parts of the world showcasing their talent, this year’s event promises to offer a compelling glimpse into the complexities of the human experience through the lens of film.
This year’s competition also features notable titles such as Cinema Jazireh from director Gözde Kural, which portrays the struggles of a woman in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, and Divia, a documentary that reflects on the environmental devastation caused by the war in Ukraine.
The lineup also includes Les Enfants vont bien (Out of Love) by Nathan Ambrosioni, detailing a woman’s chaotic reunion with her sister, and Se meg (Don’t Call Me Mama) by Nina Knag, a drama that explores the moral complexities of forbidden love.
The festival, renowned for its dedication to artistic expression, will undoubtedly attract filmmakers and cinema enthusiasts alike, creating a vibrant space for dialogue and reflection during its week-long celebration of film.
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