Marek Eben on Hosting KVIFF's 60th Edition and the Contrasting Stresses of Film Festivals vs. Dancing With the Stars
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Georg Szalai
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A profile of Czech TV personality and musician Marek Eben, who hosts both the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) ceremonies and the Czech version of Dancing With the Stars. The article explores his career, his experiences hosting KVIFF's 60th edition in its 80th year, his interactions with Hollywood legends like Gregory Peck, and the contrasting pressures of hosting a glamorous film festival versus a live dance competition show.
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· 3 pulledForeign visitors to the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) will also recognize him as the host of the popular opening and closing ceremonies, making him one of the public faces of KVIFF.
This year, the festival in the Czech spa town, which unveiled a geographically diverse lineup, is celebrating its 60th anniversary edition in its 80th year.
Of course, Eben will be on hand to lead the ceremonies.
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