John Malkovich among special guests at 44th Karlovy Vary film festival

The American actor, producer and director John Malkovich will be among the special guests at this year’s Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, organisers announced on Tuesday. Malkovich, who has appeared in such movies as Dangerous Liaisons and Burn After Reading, will receive a Crystal Globe award for contribution to world cinema. The 44th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival takes place in the west Bohemian spa town from July 3 to 11.