Karlovy Vary Film Festival to close with gala award ceremony on Saturday night

The 57th International Film Festival in Karlovy Vary will close with a gala award ceremony on Saturday night. American actress Robin Wright and Czech actress Daniela Kolářová will receive the President’s Award from the festival’s long-time president Jiří Bartoška. Hollywood actor Russell Crowe was presented with the Crystal Globe for his contribution to world cinema and Swedish actress and producer Alicia Vikander received the President's Award at the festival’s opening. American actress Patricia Clarkson was on the main jury this year. The 57th edition of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival screened more than 140 films.