Karlovy Vary IFF Unveils Official Selection and Juries of
the 59th Edition
"The 59th Karlovy Vary IFF’s Official Selection offers an exciting display of the diversity of contemporary arthouse cinema. Answering exclusively to their artistic integrity, the filmmakers who have accepted the invitation to premiere their brand new works in Karlovy Vary fearlessly protect the right to challenge expectations, to disrupt stereotypes and to win over hearts and minds with equal intensity. Disregarding budgetary constraints, these filmmakers from countries such as Bangladesh, Lithuania, Norway and Colombia push the boundaries while keeping in mind the necessary connection between a film and its audience.
The Karlovy Vary IFF has always addressed political issues through powerful individual stories, fully supporting artists and their freedom of expression. Today we are announcing 11 titles from the usual dozen films in the Crystal Globe Competition. The remaining one comes from Iran; for the safety of its makers, it has been decided to postpone its announcement until closer to the festival."
Karel Och, artistic director of Karlovy Vary IFF
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CRYSTAL GLOBE COMPETITION
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Director: Gözde Kural
Turkey, Iran, Bulgaria, Romania
Director: Dmytro Hreshko
Poland, Ukraine, Netherlands, USA
Director: Nathan Ambrosioni
France
Director: Bence Fliegauf
Hungary
Director: Pere Vilà Barceló
Spain
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