Karlovy Vary International Film Festival to kick off on Friday

The 45th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival is to kick off on Friday. This year’s festival features 205 films; about a quarter of those are world premieres. The opening film, which will be shown on Friday night, is Scott Cooper’s Crazy Heart. Among this year’s famous guests is British actor Jude Law, who will be receiving the festival’s President’s Award. The festival runs until July 11.