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‘Better Go Mad in the Wild’ Captures Top Honors at Karlovy Vary Film Festival Amidst Unforeseen Tragedy

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KARLOVY VARY, Czech Republic — The Grand Prix of the main competition at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival was awarded Saturday to “Better Go Mad in the Wild” (“Radeji zesilet v divocine”), a documentary depicting the tumultuous lives of two twin brothers residing on a decrepit farm far from urban life. Director Miro Remo accepted the Crystal Globe from festival officials Krystof Mucha and Karel Och. The top honor comes with a cash prize of $25,000, equally divided between Remo and the film’s producer. The jury evaluated 12 films in the main competition, ultimately recognizing … Read more

Triumph in the Wild: Czechoslovak Documentary ‘Better Go Mad in the Wild’ Clinches Grand Prix at Karlovy Vary Film Festival

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Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic — The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival concluded its 59th edition on July 12, highlighting compelling cinematic narratives from around the globe. The festival’s top honor, the Grand Prix Crystal Globe, was awarded to the Czech-Slovak documentary Better Go Mad in the Wild, directed by Miro Remo. This film, loosely adapted from the book by Ales Palan and Jan Sibik, explores the lives of twin brothers as they investigate the possibility of living entirely in one place. The film’s whimsical nature and exploration of personal authenticity earned it accolades from the … Read more

"Karlovy Vary Film Festival Celebrates Bold Storytelling: Miro Remo’s Better Go Mad in the Wild Takes Grand Prix"

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Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic — The 59th edition of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival concluded Saturday with Miro Remo’s Better Go Mad in the Wild taking the Grand Prix – Crystal Globe, the festival’s highest honor. Stellan Skarsgård was also recognized with the KVIFF Crystal Globe Award for his significant contributions to global cinema. The Special Jury Prize was awarded to Iranian filmmaker Soheil Beiraghi for his film Bidad (Outcry), a decision deliberately delayed for the safety of the cast and crew. The jury this year, featuring members such as Nicolas Celis and Tuva … Read more