The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) will commemorate the centenary of Franz Kafka’s passing with a retrospective entitled ‘The Wish to Be a Red Indian: Kafka and Cinema.’ This retrospective will delve into the profound influence of Kafka’s writings on eminent filmmakers like Orson Welles, Martin Scorsese, Jan Nemec, Steven Soderbergh, and Ousmane Sembene. KVIFF will showcase a carefully curated selection of films inspired by Kafka’s works, including Soderbergh’s ‘Kafka,’ Welles’ ‘The Trial,’ Scorsese’s ‘After Hours,’ and Polanski’s ‘The Tenant.’
In addition to the Kafka retrospective, the festival will honor the卓越 contributions of casting director Francine Maisler, whose collaborations with acclaimed directors such as Denis Villeneuve, Terrence Malick, and Alejandro González Iñárritu have left an indelible mark on cinema. Furthermore, KVIFF will bestow its President’s Award upon celebrated Czech actor Ivan Trojan in recognition of his extensive and critically acclaimed performances across film, television, and theater.
The festival will also present the premiere of a digitally restored version of Frantisek Vláćil’s 1977 film ‘Shadows of a Hot Summer.’ This film, which initially premiered at KVIFF in 1978 and was awarded the Crystal Golden Globe for Best Film, will be showcased in its restored glory.
The 58th edition of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival will take place from June 28 to July 6, 2024, promising an array of captivating cinematic experiences.
