Karlovy Vary International Film Festival

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Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic

The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) stands as a beacon of cinematic excellence in Central and Eastern Europe. Founded in 1946, this prestigious event takes place annually in the picturesque spa town of Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic, usually in early July. Over nine days, the festival transforms the town into a vibrant hub of film culture, attracting filmmakers, actors, and cinephiles from around the globe.

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Maya Kintera as Lucie in Broken Voices
The Stand-Outs and Political Statements That Defined the Essence of 2025's Karlovy Vary Film Festival

The Czech film festival pulls off another impressive year.

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Stellan Skarsgård on the red carpet.
Stellan Skarsgård Claims This Legendary Director Was a Nazi "Who Cried When Hitler Died"
Stellan Skarsgård

“He was a nice director, but you can still denounce a person as an asshole.”

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Pia Tjelta as Eva and Tarek Zayat aa Amir in Don't Call Me Mama
A Steamy Age-Gap Love Affair Turns Ugly in This Psychological Drama That’s Definitely Not 2025's 'Babygirl'
Don't Call Me Mama

Don't expect a sexy good time!

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Jessica Chastain as Jennifer in Dreams
'Dreams' Review: Jessica Chastain’s Newest Drama Makes a Choice That Ruins the Movie’s Message
Dreams

Chastain reteams with Michel Franco, who directed her in 2023’s ‘Memory.’

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Léna (Júlia Jakab) in Jimmy Jaguar
This True-Crime Mystery-Thriller Is a 'Lake Mungo'-'Blair Witch Project' Wannabe, but Falls Far Behind Both
Jimmy Jaguár

The documentary-style movie is a contender for the prestigious Crystal Globe.

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Camille Cottin as Jeanne and Monia Chokri as Nicole in Out of Love
Stellar Acting Gets Weighed Down by Mixed Messages in This Overly Simple Festival Drama
Out of Love

The film stars 'House of Gucci's Camille Cottin.

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Kateřina Falbrová as Karolina in Broken Voices
Coming-of-Age Movies Have Never Been as Tragic as This Absolutely Devastating Drama
Broken Voices

The film is competing for Karlovy Vary's Crystal Globe.

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Vicky Krieps as Clémence and Viggo Ferreira-Redier as Pau in Love Me Tender
The Star of 'Phantom Thread' Gives Her Best Performance in Years in This Heartbreaking New Drama
Love Me Tender

The film also stars an unforgettable 'Anatomy of a Fall' player.

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Karlovy Vary Film Festival Recap: Oscar Shoo-In, A Documentary Victor, and Clive Owen

This year, Collider went to the Karlovy Vary Film Festival to check out an excellent slate of upcoming movies.

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Celeste Dalla Porta as Parthenope, looking directly into the camera while holding a cigarette in Parthenope
'Parthenope' Review: I Didn't Know a Movie Could Make Me This Mad | KVIFF 2024
Parthenope

It's a bad day for women.

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Youness Beyej and Oumaima Barid in Cabo Negro Movie
'Cabo Negro' Review: Horror and Heart Do Battle in Slice-of-Life Film I KVIFF 2024
Cabo Negro

The Moroccan-French co-production had its world premiere at the 2024 Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.

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Wilhelmina Barns-Graham in A Sudden Glimpse to Deeper Things Documentary
'A Sudden Glimpse to Deeper Things' Review: A Messy Portrait of an Iconic Artist I KVIFF 2024
A Sudden Glimpse to Deeper Things

Mark Cousins' new documentary gets lost in itself.

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'Chlorophyll' Review: Poison Ivy Wishes She Could Get a Movie Like This I KVIFF 2024
Chlorophyll

'Midsommar' with magical realism and no bear sacrifices.

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Berik Aitzhanov in Steppenwolf Movie
'Steppenwolf' Review: A Neo-Western Fit for a Teenage Boy I KVIFF 2024
Steppenwolf

The movie screened in the Midnights section of the Karlovy Vary Film Festival.

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Helga Guren and Oddgeir Thune in Loveable Movie
'Loveable' Review: One of the Most Poignant and Brilliant Dramas in Recent Cinema I KVIFF 2024
Loveable

If you thought Marriage Story was the best drama about a relationship coming apart, you're going to want to watch this one.

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Hunting Daze ensemble cast standing in the woods holding guns
'Hunting Daze' Review: An Exhilarating Pseudo-Horror | KVIFF 2024
Hunting Daze

The French-Canadian thriller had its European premiere at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival.

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Viggo Mortensen smoldering while wearing a cowboy hat.
Viggo Mortensen's 'The Dead Don't Hurt' to Open Karlovy Vary International Film Festival

Daniel Brühl, Steven Soderbergh, Nicole Holofcener, and more will attend the festival beginning June 28.

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The Prestigious Karlovy Vary International Film Festival Announces Special Screenings for 2024

Geoffrey Rush and more will vote on the official selections at the Czech film festival in June.

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Johnny Depp Kicks Off Karlovy Vary International Film Festival With Event Trailer
Johnny Depp

The acclaimed European festival starts today.

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Collider Is Going to the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival; Here’s What We Are Most Excited About
Russell Crowe

From exciting film releases to a musical presentation by Russell Crowe and his band.

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