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09-07-2010 13:14 | Sarah Borufka

Photo: Štěpánka Budková The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival kicked off in the west Bohemian spa town for the 45th time on July 1st. And while the event itself is reaching middle age it is still displaying its power to pull in a remarkably young audience as the turnout in the crowded Hotel Thermal, the heart of the festival where most of the films are shown, testifies. Sarah Borufka was among the guests and reports on the festival’s special role.  More

Current AffairsJude Law displays star power at Karlovy Vary film festival

08-07-2010 13:59 | Sarah Borufka

Jude Law, photo: Štěpánka Budková The Czech Republic’s biggest film festival, is now in full swing. Reporter Sarah Borufka talked to Daniela Lazarová about which actors and films have so far made an impact at the 45th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. The first question was: “What was the biggest highlight so far?”  More

Current Affairs“East of the West” at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival

07-07-2010 13:41 | Sarah Borufka

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