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Why Stars Love Karlovy Vary and Vice Versa. Just Ask Dakota Johnson or Russell Crowe
The big Czech fest has developed a celebrity fan base as an escape from doom-mongering about AI and streaming, a chance to showcase favorite films and much more.
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Disgraced Singer Gary Glitter Charged With Historic Sex Offenses, Including Alleged Intercourse With a Girl Under 13
The ex-singer is currently serving jail time in his native U.K. relating to one count of attempted rape, one count of unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl under 13, and four counts of indecent assault.
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GKids Acquires Studio Ghibli Library for U.K. and Ireland
GKids will kick off a series of Ghibli re-releases with the Imax release of Hayao Miyazaki's 'Kiki’s Delivery Service' in August.
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‘The Guest’ Takes a “Nuanced” Dive Into Family, Forgiveness and Mental Health Without “Shaming”
Trine Dyrholm, Simon Bennebjerg and Josephine Park star in Mads Mengel's feature debut premiering at Karlovy Vary. In it, the Danish writer-director explores family dynamics and "forgiveness as a way to set yourself free."
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Erotic Film Meets Doc in ‘My Friend the Porn Star’: To Be or Not to Be Seen… That Is the Question (Exclusive Trailer)
Austrian writer-director Rosa Friedrich hasn't usually watched pornography, but then her friend Timo shares that he'd love to star in an artistic erotic film. The resulting hybrid journey premieres in Karlovy Vary's Proxima competition.
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From Proton Packs to Canon-Building: ‘Ghostbusters’ Eyes Its Own ‘Clone Wars’ Moment
The new Netflix series 'Ghostbusters: Night Shift' aims to bridge the gap between the original 80s films and the 2020 sequels, while extending Ghostbuster canon.
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Merger of Korean Cinema Chains Lotte and Megabox Collapses
The long-gestating tie-up would have created Korea's largest theater chain, but talks stalled as Megabox owner JoongAng Group slid into a liquidity crisis.
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‘Paris Paris’ Director on Her Fiction Feature Debut That Is “Very Political, But Not in Your Face”
Belgian documentary maker Isabelle Tollenaere discusses how she changed tack for her cinematic allegory for displacement and meditation on home that premieres in Karlovy Vary's Proxima competition.
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Edinburgh’s Paul Ridd on Robert Redford’s Legacy, Hollywood’s Festival Sit-Out, and the ‘Obsession’ Phenomenon: “I Did Not See That Coming”
The Edinburgh International Film Festival director on his strongest competition slate yet, why Scottish cinema is having a moment, and how emerging voices — not IP — remain the festival’s guiding principle.
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Vincent Lindon and Tahar Rahim Storm the Barricades (Without Singing!) in ‘Les Misérables’ Trailer
Fred Cavayé’s new action-packed take on the Victor Hugo classic hits theaters this fall.
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Locarno Kids Screenings Unveiled as Swiss Fest Launches Competition and Kids’ Jury
"We aimed to create a journey that is both surprising and accessible even to the youngest viewers, without shying away from the complexities of the contemporary world," says programmer Daniela Persico.
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‘Petty Thieves’ Explores “Gestures of Solidarity Among People With Little Power” (Exclusive Trailer)
Croatian filmmaker Mate Ugrin's feature directorial debut, which premieres in Karlovy Vary's Proxima competition, also explores whether you can feel at home in a tourist destination that seems mainly designed for visitors.
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