Karlovy Vary Announces Festival Lineup
Originally published Jun 2, 2026
By Georg Szalai · The Hollywood Reporter — Movies
AI-generated summary based on The Hollywood Reporter — Movies · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 2, 2026
Key points
- Karlovy Vary International Film Festival announced its lineup, including 'Hijamat' by Nader Saeivar and Jafar Panahi.
- The festival features its first-ever competition entries from Burma, Colombia, and Switzerland.
- Eskil Vogt, co-writer of 'Sentimental Value,' is one of the jurors for the event.
- The lineup emphasizes the relationship between artistic expression and political themes.
- The festival explores the interplay of intimate and societal narratives through its selected films.
The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival has revealed its lineup, featuring a diverse selection of international competition films. Among the highlights is 'Hijamat,' directed by Nader Saeivar and Jafar Panahi. The festival includes its first-ever entries from Burma, Colombia, and Switzerland. The lineup emphasizes a blend of artistic and political themes. Eskil Vogt, co-writer of 'Sentimental Value,' is among the jurors. The festival aims to explore the intersection of personal and societal narratives through cinema.
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