Karlovy Vary Film Festival Celebrates Franz Kafka’s Centennial with Retrospective

The 58th edition of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) will honor the literary legacy of Franz Kafka with a retrospective entitled ‘The Wish to Be a Red Indian: Kafka and Cinema.’ The festival will explore the profound influence of Kafka’s writings on renowned filmmakers such as Orson Welles, Martin Scorsese, Jan Nemec, Steven Soderbergh, and Ousmane Sembene. Marking the centenary of Kafka’s passing, KVIFF will showcase a curated selection of films inspired by the Czech writer’s works, including Soderbergh’s ‘Kafka,’ Welles’ ‘The Trial,’ Scorsese’s ‘After Hours,’ and Polanski’s ‘The Tenant.’

Beyond the Kafka retrospective, the festival will recognize the exceptional contributions of casting director Francine Maisler, whose collaborations with renowned directors like Denis Villeneuve, Terrence Malick, and Alejandro González Iñárritu have shaped iconic films. KVIFF will also bestow its President’s Award upon celebrated Czech actor Ivan Trojan in recognition of his extensive and acclaimed performances across film, television, and theater. Additionally, the festival will premiere a digitally restored version of Frantisek Vláćil’s 1977 film ‘Shadows of a Hot Summer,’ which garnered the Crystal Golden Globe for Best Film at its initial screening at KVIFF in 1978.

Reliving Coachella 2023: Weekend 2 Performances and More

Coachella 2023 may be over, but fans can still relive the musical experiences through the festival’s official channel. Currently, the channel is replaying Weekend 2’s full slate of performances. Additionally, select individual song performances from across the festival are available, featuring artists such as Sabrina Carpenter, Lil Uzi Vert, Blur, and more. Weekend 2 of Coachella proved equally eventful to the first, with highlights including: Lana Del Rey performing ‘I Luv It,’ Lil Uzi Vert showcasing their iconic style, Chlöe’s captivating performance, Damon Albarn’s enigmatic set, and Kid Cudi’s surprise appearance at the Outdoor Theatre.

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