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Letter from PragueA week on fast forward
In less than a week's time, the 41st Karlovy Vary International Film
Festival will start in the west Bohemian spa town, named after Emperor
Charles IV. For centuries the town has been sought out for its mineral
water sources. Close to the border with Germany, it grew into a wealthy
resort visited by people from either side of the border as well as from
further afield.
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Current AffairsSeveral world renowned directors set for this year's 41st Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
In just over two weeks' time, one of the biggest annual cultural events in
the Czech Republic will kick off. The Karlovy Vary International Film
Festival, the most important A-category film festival in central and
eastern Europe, being held for the 41st time, will once again welcome
hundreds of filmmakers and thousands of visitors to the picturesque spa
town of Karlovy Vary - a unique location which no doubt contributes
greatly to the festival's special atmosphere. More
Current AffairsKarlovy Vary International Film Festival preview
On Tuesday, a crowd of cultural enthusiasts gathered at Prague's Marriott
Hotel to get a glimpse into what we can expect from this year's Karlovy
Vary International Film Festival. For a start, over 200 films are expected
to be screened at the 41st annual festival which will run in the West
Bohemian town from June 30th until July 8th.
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One on OneMichaed Radford - a British film-maker with Czech connections
Michael Radford adapted and directed the film Nineteen Eighty-four, but is
perhaps best known as the director and co-writer of the Oscar-nominated
Italian language film The Postman. Recently Michael Radford was the
president of the grand jury at the Karlovy Vary International Film
Festival, and I met him at the town's Hotel Embassy. It wasn't Mr
Radford's first visit to the Czech Republic - as he told me, his Czech
connections go way back. More
Current AffairsPoland's "My Nikifor" wins Crystal Globe at Karlovy Vary film festival
The 40th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, one of the country's
biggest annual cultural events, has come to an end. Held every year in the
picturesque west Bohemian spa town, a record 142,506 viewers - almost
20,000 more than last year - flocked to see 517 screenings. On Saturday,
the festival closed with its traditional award ceremony.
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