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'Reminiscence'

‘Reminiscence’, ‘Selamlik’ lead Karlovy Vary 2026 industry winners

‘Reminiscence’ takes two prizes including special co-production development award.

Victoria Thomas

Artef launches Main Character showcase for unproduced screenplays

The screenplays should tell European stories not widely represented on screen.

Rain Catcher

‘Rain Catcher’ review: A London street photographer loses his grip on reality in intriguing, twisty neo-noir

Dudley O’Shaughnessy impresses in Michele Fiascaris debut feature, premiering in Karlovy Vary’s Proxima competition.

Hijamat

‘Hijamat’ review: Jafar Panahi produces Nader Saeivar’s disjointed study of a Turkish immigrant family in Berlin

The fourth feature from Panahi collaborator and It Was Just An Accident co-writer Saeivar premieres in Karlovy Vary competition

Black Money For White Nights

‘Black Money For White Nights’ review: Absurdist drama reckons with Bulgaria’s culture of corruption

Directors Kristina Grozeva and Petar Valchanov return to Karlovy Vary following their Crystal Globe-winning The Father

The Lion At My Back

‘The Lion At My Back’ review: Cypriot migrant drama is anchored by persuasive performances

Tonia Mishiali’s second feature makes its debut in Karlovy Vary’s Crystal Globe competition

'The Guest'

‘The Guest’ review: Trine Dyrholm is magnetic at the heart of knotty Danish domestic drama

Mads Mengel’s feature debut premieres in Karlovy Vary’s Crystal Globe competition