Czech actor to receive prestigious award at Berlin Film Festival

Czech actor Kryštof Hádek will accept the Shooting Star award at the Berlin Film Festival on Monday night. Czech actress Aňa Geislerová was part of the jury for the Shooting Star category and will also be hosting the awards ceremony. Ms.Geislerová, who was a recipient of the award herself six years ago, denied allegations that she was favoring the Czech nominee. The award is meant to honor young and emerging European actors and actresses. Past recipients include successful names such as the German actress Franka Potente or the latest James Bond, Daniel Craig.