Karlovy Vary Film Festival to Honor Maggie Gyllenhaal and Jesse Eisenberg at 60th Edition
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Summary
The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival will honor Maggie Gyllenhaal and Jesse Eisenberg at its 60th edition (July 3-11). Both are being recognized for their work as actors, directors, and screenwriters. Artistic director Karel Och praised their "trans-Atlantic sensitivity" and ability to bridge New World and European cinematic traditions.
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Their work as actors and directors has the ability to connect the New World and Europe while drawing on the most essential elements of both traditions.
The humor of New York intellectuals is combined with wisdom, talent and an original way of seeing the world.
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