Karlovy Vary Film Festival 2026: Quirky World Premieres and Offbeat Offerings at the 60th Edition
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Georg Szalai
Summary
The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) celebrates its 60th edition in its 80th year, showcasing world premieres, hidden gems, and festival circuit highlights. The article spotlights several quirky and offbeat films premiering at the festival, including 'Black Money for White Nights' (a story of an odd father-and-son duo in post-Soviet society), 'My Friend the Porn Star,' a film about a missing thumb, and an absurd Pope comedy, among other unusual offerings in the 2026 lineup.
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· 3 pulledThe Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) gets to fete a dual anniversary this year, thanks to its 60th edition in its 80th year.
It will, as is tradition, celebrate world premieres from around the world, new hidden gems just waiting to be discovered and highlights from the recent festival circuit.
The story of an odd father-and-son duo sharing only their first name, life and dreams in post-Soviet society
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