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"Stellan Skarsgård’s Bold Remarks Steal Spotlight at 59th International Karlovy Vary Film Festival"

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KARLOVY VARY, Czech Republic — The 59th International Karlovy Vary Film Festival wrapped up this week with a lineup that featured a number of familiar faces, but less drama than in previous editions. Among the attendees were Festival President’s Award recipients Vicky Krieps, Dakota Johnson, and Peter Sarsgaard, along with a surprise appearance by Michael Douglas. However, it was Stellan Skarsgård, the Crystal Globe recipient for Outstanding Artistic Contribution, who stirred conversation with his controversial remarks about acclaimed director Ingmar Bergman, describing him as “manipulative” and recalling Bergman’s emotional reaction to Hitler’s death. This year’s … Read more

Golden Moments and Bold Narratives: Karlovy Vary Film Festival Celebrates Creative Excellence at its 59th Edition

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Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic — The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival concluded its 59th edition on July 12, announcing its top award winners during a vibrant closing ceremony. With over 128,000 tickets sold for a diverse lineup of 465 screenings, the festival has solidified its place as a crucial event in the annual film circuit, bridging the gap between the prestigious Cannes and Venice festivals. The coveted Grand Prix — Crystal Globe was awarded to “Better Go Mad in the Wild,” directed by Miro Remo, hailing from both the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The film, … Read more

Karlovy Vary Film Festival Unveils 11 Compelling Entries for Crystal Globe Competition Ahead of 59th Edition

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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 … Read more