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Karlovy Vary’s ‘The Word’ Spells Out Moral Conundrum Facing Couple in Communist Era - variety.com
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03.07.2022

Karlovy Vary’s ‘The Word’ Spells Out Moral Conundrum Facing Couple in Communist Era

Will Tizard ContributorCzech screenwriter and director Beata Parkanova says she had a rich mine of real-life characters and scenes to draw on in crafting her second feature, the retro drama “The Word,” competing in the Karlovy Vary Intl. Film Festival’s main event, the Crystal Globe race.The filmmaker behind “Moments,” a drama that competed in KVIFF’s East of the West section in 2018, is screening her sophomore feature at Karlovy Vary in what artistic director Karel Och calls a “masterfully told and highly original intimate drama” built around the family of notary Vaclav Vojir, “a small-town moral authority,” and his fiercely loyal wife, Vera.The story follows its protagonists through a political and societal ordeal in the summer of 1968, with nuanced performances by Martin Finger and Gabriela Mikulková.

‘Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person’; ‘Through The Night’ & ‘Photophobia’ Scoop Venice Giornate Degli Autori Awards - deadline.com - Portugal
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08.09.2023

‘Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person’; ‘Through The Night’ & ‘Photophobia’ Scoop Venice Giornate Degli Autori Awards

Canadian director Ariane Louis-Seize’s comedy-drama Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person has scooped the Director’s Award at Venice parallel section Giornate degli Autori.

Karlovy Vary Film Festival Competition Features Mix of Poetic and Political Films - variety.com - Iran - Czech Republic - Slovakia
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30.06.2023

Karlovy Vary Film Festival Competition Features Mix of Poetic and Political Films

Marta Balaga The Karlovy Vary Film Festival, which takes place in an elegant spa resort in the Bohemian region of the Czech Republic, is set to get political during its 57th edition, but in a subtle way. “I am not sure if you can even use the word ‘subtle’ when talking about politics, but it doesn’t always have to be in your face. You can be political by showing the existential struggles of an elderly lady who gets framed by some crooks,” says artistic director Karel Och, mentioning Stephan Komandarev’s “Blaga’s Lessons,” which will vie for the Crystal Globe. While the main competition features many stories about people trying to return home or simply find their place in the world, he adds, the festival will also celebrate Iran with a separate section “Another Birth. Iranian Cinema Here and Now.” “Before our consultant Lorenzo Esposito came up with this name, we thought about ‘Iranian Underground,’ but you can be political also by being poetic. We are not telling our audience how to react. We want them to be our partners,” notes Och. Observing that satire is also making a comeback.

Karlovy Vary Film Festival Unveils Lineup, Jury Includes Patricia Clarkson - variety.com - France - county Thomas - Switzerland - Poland - Cyprus - Romania
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30.05.2023

Karlovy Vary Film Festival Unveils Lineup, Jury Includes Patricia Clarkson

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor The Karlovy Vary Intl. Film Festival, Eastern and Central Europe’s leading cinema event, has unveiled its lineup, which includes new works by Pascal Plante, Stephan Komandarev, Tinatin Kajrishvili and Babak Jalali in the Crystal Globes Competition. They will vie against films by up-and-comers Ernst De Geer, Itsaso Arana and Cyril Aris. The section has nine world and two international premieres. Oscar nominated actor Patricia Clarkson is one of the jury members. The Proxima Competition, which made its debut at last year’s KVIFF, presents what the festival defines as “bold works,” directed by young filmmakers and renowned auteurs alike. The section comprises of 10 world and two international premieres. The festival says “playfulness, courage and freshness can be found” in the new films by Swiss auteur Thomas Imbach, Poland’s Olga Chajdas, Cyprus-born Kyros Papavassiliou, French filmmaker Émilie Brisavoine and Romanian documentarist Alexandru Solomon, among others.

Karlovy Vary Reveals Competition Lineup And Jury Members Including Patricia Clarkson - deadline.com - Sweden - Ireland - Canada - Iran - Czech Republic - county Barry
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30.05.2023

Karlovy Vary Reveals Competition Lineup And Jury Members Including Patricia Clarkson

The Karlovy Vary Film Festival has unveiled the official selection for its upcoming 57th edition. The lineup comprises 31 films across three sections and a host of world and international premieres. Scroll down for the full list.

Karlovy Vary Fest Expands Its Horizons - variety.com - Rome
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02.07.2022

Karlovy Vary Fest Expands Its Horizons

Marta Balaga As its 56th edition – running July 1-9 – kicks off, Karlovy Vary Intl. Film Festival is ready to party like it’s 2019.“We can’t predict how many people will come, as some still don’t want to travel, but it’s supposed to be as close to [pre-pandemic] 2019 as possible,” says artistic director Karel Och, noting the audience is still one of the festival’s biggest assets.It’s their enthusiasm for cinema that has “enchanted even big Hollywood stars,” echoes president Jiří Bartoška, hoping for a great atmosphere in Karlovy Vary.But there have been significant changes at the festival, starting with the death of the longtime artistic advisor and former artistic director Eva Zaoralová in March.

International Insider: Karlovy Vary Kicks Off; Broccoli On Bond; BritBox; French Fee Strikes - deadline.com - France - Italy - Ukraine - Russia - Czech Republic - city Prague
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01.07.2022

International Insider: Karlovy Vary Kicks Off; Broccoli On Bond; BritBox; French Fee Strikes

Good afternoon Insider squad. Max Goldbart here back from Glastonbury with all the news, analysis and sunburn you need as we look back on the final week of June. Read on.

Festival In Focus: How The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival Continues To Be An “Edgy” & Culturally Significant Film Destination - deadline.com - Italy - Ukraine - Czech Republic - Israel
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29.06.2022

Festival In Focus: How The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival Continues To Be An “Edgy” & Culturally Significant Film Destination

As the 56th edition of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) is about to kick off on Friday, there will be plenty to discuss at this year’s event in the picturesque Czech spa town. The prominent Central European festival, which is returning to its usual early July slot after last year’s edition was delayed to August because of the pandemic, will see 33 films from five continents screen across its three sections – the Crystal Globe Competition, the Special Screenings section and its new competition, Proxima, which replaces the former East of the West section.

Karlovy Vary Defends Decision To Invite Russian Film To 2022 Edition - deadline.com - Ukraine - Russia - Czech Republic
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28.06.2022

Karlovy Vary Defends Decision To Invite Russian Film To 2022 Edition

The Czech Republic’s Karlovy Vary International Film Festival has defended its decision to invite a Russian film to its 56th edition, in spite of promises that it would not welcome Russia state-backed films due to the war in Ukraine.

Karlovy Vary Lineup Includes World Premiere Of Jake Paltrow’s Adolf Eichmann Drama ‘June Zero’ - deadline.com - Ukraine - Czech Republic - Israel
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31.05.2022

Karlovy Vary Lineup Includes World Premiere Of Jake Paltrow’s Adolf Eichmann Drama ‘June Zero’

The 56th Karlovy Vary Film Festival has unveiled its official selection, which comprises 33 films from five continents screening across three sections. Scroll down for full list.

Karlovy Vary Film Festival Lineup Features 27 World Premieres, Three International Premieres - variety.com - Chicago - Germany - Czech Republic - Israel
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31.05.2022

Karlovy Vary Film Festival Lineup Features 27 World Premieres, Three International Premieres

Leo Barraclough International Features EditorThirty-three films comprise the eclectic lineup for the 56th Karlovy Vary Intl. Film Festival, the programming team led by the artistic director Karel Och revealed Tuesday.

Eva Zaoralová, Former Artistic Director of Karlovy Vary Film Festival, Dies at 89 - variety.com
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11.03.2022

Eva Zaoralová, Former Artistic Director of Karlovy Vary Film Festival, Dies at 89

Leo Barraclough International Features EditorEva Zaoralová, the Karlovy Vary Intl. Film Festival’s artistic advisor and its artistic director for many years, has died, the festival confirmed Friday.

‘It’s a Strange Beast of a Festival’: Karlovy Vary’s Karel Och Talks Quotas, Criticism and the Necessity for Dialogue - variety.com
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27.08.2021

‘It’s a Strange Beast of a Festival’: Karlovy Vary’s Karel Och Talks Quotas, Criticism and the Necessity for Dialogue

Marta Balaga Returning after not one but two cancellations caused by the pandemic, Karlovy Vary Film Festival moves into its final days, with artistic director Karel Och already looking back on the 55th edition, pushed back to Aug. 20-28.“It was a good decision to postpone,” he tells Variety, noting that the streamlined program, with 25 fewer titles than usual, helped satisfy the audience’s needs.

Karlovy Vary Film Festival Doesn’t Intend To Move Off July Dates Despite Cannes Overlap - deadline.com - Czech Republic
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29.01.2021

Karlovy Vary Film Festival Doesn’t Intend To Move Off July Dates Despite Cannes Overlap

EXCLUSIVE: Organizers of the Karlovy Vary Film Festival, Central and Eastern Europe’s leading film event, have told us they don’t intend to move off their usual July dates despite the new overlap with Cannes.

Venice: Eight Artistic Directors Plan Opening Night Show Of Support For Festivals & Cinema - deadline.com
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28.08.2020

Venice: Eight Artistic Directors Plan Opening Night Show Of Support For Festivals & Cinema

Andreas Wiseman International EditorIn a show of support for festivals in the pandemic era, eight artistic directors of leading European film festivals will take part in the opening night of the Venice Film Festival on September 2.The eight directors – Alberto Barbera (Venice Film Festival), Carlo Chatrian (Berlinale), Thierry Fremaux (Festival de Cannes), Lili Hinstin (Festival di Locarno), Vanja Kaludjeric (Rotterdam Film Festival), Karel Och (Karlovy Vary), José Luis Rebordinos (San

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