Traditionally, Karlovy Vary hoteliers can be the most satisfied during the festival. The accommodation capacity is always full long before the start of the festival. “During the film festival, we have an occupancy rate of 95 percent on average,” Jana Homolová, marketing manager of the Iris Hotel, told E15. Similar occupancy during the E15 festival … Read more
Karlovy Vary continues to present the highlights of this year’s cinematography. The less watched festival prize, the Palme d’Or in Cannes, France, the month before last, was won by a woman only for the third time. In Anatomy of a Fall, director Justine Trietová thoughtfully combines family and court drama. It shows that when a … Read more
Pavlína Pořízková introduced her homeland to a friend Czech native and top model Pavlína Pořízková did not visit her native country alone after a long time, but decided to show the local beauties to her new partner as well. This is none other than producer and director Jeff Greenstein. He has hits to his credit … Read more
Movies, sports, but also walks in the beautiful places of Karlovy Vary. Such is the plan of the married couple Pavol Habera and Daniela Peštová. They also showed up on the red carpet at the opening of the biggest film event in the Czech Republic. Daniela shone in a powder pink dress and joked to … Read more
The festival stars again suited up for the gala. After Friday’s spectacular opening ceremony with the lucky invitees gathered for the annual drink for charity. The champagne house Moët & Chandon in Vary traditionally organizes a toast for a good cause. For every famous face that taps into the festival’s glory, a donation will be … Read more
Scottish actor, director and producer Ewan McGregor received the President’s Award of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival from Jiří Bartoška in the evening. McGregor, who gained international fame with Trainspotting, then released Second Chance with his daughter, actress and producer Clara McGregor. “I think I’m very lucky to be an actor, I love what … Read more
On the fourth day, the Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe confesses his admiration for the Karlovy Vary festival, of which he is the main guest. “I had no idea it was like a fairy tale here, with such beautiful architecture. I will not keep it to myself and I will recommend everyone to come to Karlovy … Read more
Friday’s ceremonial opening of the Karlovy Vary Film Festival culminated in the presentation of awards to actors Russell Crowe and Alicia Vikander. The rain stopped just in time for people to greet the biggest stars on the red carpet. Jiřina Bohdalová, Jitka Čvančarová, Ivan Trojan and unexpectedly also Michael Fassbender arrived. If you have noticed … Read more
Right after Alicia Vikander, the second main guest of the evening, actor Russell Crowe, arrives for the award. “I wrote a speech, but I have it on my phone and it would look stupid, so I improvise,” he says. He admits that he had not heard of the festival until recently. “And I’ve been to … Read more
Australian actor and musician Russell Crowe arrived in Karlovy Vary already on Wednesday afternoon, two days before the start of the local film festival. On Friday, at the opening of the 57th edition of the show, he will receive the Crystal Globe for his contribution to world cinema. The actor landed at the Karlovy Vary … Read more