The 55th edition of the Karlovy Vary Intl. Film Festival returned to life in a fully live format Friday after a year-long COVID-forced break, with its traditional rousing dance numbers and a lifetime achievement Crystal Globe forThe versatile two-time Oscar winner prompted his third standing ovation from the audience packed into the fest’s Grand Hall at the Hotel Thermal when he raised his walking cane from the stage in thanks to his fans.
Opening night presenter Marek Eben, a celebrity comedian-philosopher, observed that popcorn makes film the one art “with its own unique smell,” adding that the movie snack may be a superfood with qualities that combat depression. Members of the Crystal Globe jury, including former KVIFF-winning Danish doc maker Eva Mulvad , Polish actress Marta Nieradkiewicz , Greek writer-director Christos Nikou and German critic Christoph Terhechte, artistic director of DOK Leipzig, were also introduced, along with members of the East of the West jury.
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