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Karlovy Vary Honors Acting Legends
23 Jun
Summary
- Dustin Hoffman and Juliette Binoche to receive Crystal Globes.
- Jeffrey Wright to be awarded the festival's President's Award.
- Festival runs from July 3-11, 2026, honoring cinematic achievements.
The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival is set to honor several renowned figures in the film industry. Dustin Hoffman, Juliette Binoche, and cinematographer Robert Richardson will each receive the Crystal Globe for Outstanding Artistic Contribution to World Cinema. Additionally, actor Jeffrey Wright will be presented with the festival's President's Award.
The festival, scheduled from July 3rd to July 11th, 2026, will celebrate the careers of these cinematic icons. Hoffman, a seven-time Oscar nominee, will be honored at the opening ceremony, with a screening of his classic film "The Graduate" planned. Binoche, an Oscar winner, will receive her award at the closing ceremony, and select films from her career will be screened.
Jeffrey Wright, an Emmy and Golden Globe winner, will be recognized for his versatile acting career, with "Basquiat" scheduled for a screening in his honor. Robert Richardson, a three-time Academy Award winner known for his collaborations with directors like Oliver Stone and Quentin Tarantino, will also be celebrated.
Notable attendees and presenters at the festival include Harvey Keitel, Kevin Bacon, and Kyra Sedgwick, who will present their family's film "Family Movie." The festival will open with "The Match" and conclude with "The Only Pickpocket in New York."
