Karlovy Vary International Film Festival opens 44th year

In other news, the annual Karlovy Vary International Film Festival opened its cinemas Friday for the start of its 44th year. The world-renowned Czech-American director Milos Forman arrived in the spa town on Thursday and will be presenting the world premiere of his newest film, A Walk Worthwhile, ahead of its release on July 9. Actors John Malkovich and Antonio Banderas are also set to make an appearance at this year’s festival, as is director and screenwriter Paul Schrader. 14 films from as many countries will be competing for the main prize, though the Czech Republic will not be represented in competition this year. Last year, it was a Danish film, Terribly Happy, which took the festival’s Crystal Globe for best film.