Veteran Czech actors and classic movies set for spotlight at 51st Karlovy Vary

Czech actress Jiřina Bohdalová, who turns 85 next month, will receive the President’s Award at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in July, organisers announced on Tuesday. In connection with the prize, there will be a screening of her 1970 movie The Ear; directed by Karel Kachyňa, it is regarded as a classic of Czech cinematography. A restored version of another great Czech film, Intimate Lighting by Ivan Passer, will also be presented at the 51st edition of the festival. Actor and screenwriter Zdeněk Svěrák, who recently reached 80, will appear in the festival trailer.

Author: Ian Willoughby