In his speech, Bartoska expressed his gratitude to the institutions that have supported him.

Without our partners, he said, the festival would not exist today.

Later, all the partners stayed with us during the Covid-19 pandemics.

Viggo Mortensen arrives at the Opening Night Of the Karlovy Vary Int’l Film Festival

Viggo Mortensen arrives at the Opening Night Of the Karlovy Vary Int’l Film FestivalKVIFF

Youre going to be seeing and hearing him a lot in the coming years.

The British McLeod, just 24, joined Mortensen An annoyingly talented individual onstage to further applause.

Enjoy the film, and well see you afterwards, McLeod said.

Sarah Short in ‘Chlorophyll’

To celebrate their honors Owen will show his 2004 filmCloserwhile Bruhl will screen his directorial debutNext Door.

This month marks the centenary of Kafkas death.

Mexico-born filmmaker Michel Franco will screen his 2023 dramaMemory, starring Jessica Chastain and Peter Sarsgaard.

Each year the festival produces a satirical festival trailer.

This years trailer was written and directed by long-time creator of KVIFF trailers Ivan Zacharias.

All the titles in theCrystal Globe competition are world premieres.

TheKarlovy Vary Film Festivalruns from June 28 to July 6.