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2295 articles available in total starting from 16/05/2002. Last article published on 11/07/2025.

Dietrich Brüggemann • Director of Nö

Interview: Dietrich Brüggemann • Director of

“The real story starts after the happy ending”

Named Best Director at Karlovy Vary for his new film, the Munich-born helmer wants you to read The Comic Toolbox. Now  

30/08/2021 | Karlovy Vary 2021 | Competition

Review: The Exam

Review: The Exam

In Shawkat Amin Korki’s engaging drama, nobody passes with flying colours  

30/08/2021 | Karlovy Vary 2021 | Competition

Serbian drama As Far as I Can Walk sweeps a handful of awards, including the top prize, at Karlovy Vary

Serbian drama As Far as I Can Walk sweeps a handful of awards, including the top prize, at Karlovy Vary

In addition, two Czech documentarians scooped Special Jury Mentions for their latest oeuvres  

30/08/2021 | Karlovy Vary 2021 | Awards

Review: Nö

Review:

In his latest film, Dietrich Brüggemann studies the relationship dynamics and the values of a modern couple and family unit  

27/08/2021 | Karlovy Vary 2021 | Competition

Olmo Omerzu  • Director of Bird Atlas

Interview: Olmo Omerzu • Director of Bird Atlas

"My film works as a contrast between characters, between selfishness and naïve love, between reality and virtuality"

The Ljubljana-born filmmaker discusses his competition title, which follows an ageing proprietor of a technology company who has dedicated his whole life to his work  

27/08/2021 | Karlovy Vary 2021 | Competition

Stefan Arsenijević • Director of As Far as I Can Walk

Interview: Stefan Arsenijević • Director of As Far as I Can Walk

“We need to reconsider what tradition is and adapt it to the new reality”

With the help of a medieval epic poem, the Serbian director intends to reinvigorate his cultural heritage  

27/08/2021 | Karlovy Vary 2021 | Competition

Sonja Tarokić  • Director of The Staffroom

Interview: Sonja Tarokić • Director of The Staffroom

“It’s a story about realising you are not a hero”

In her feature debut, the Croatian director heads back to school – only to find out that some things never change  

25/08/2021 | Karlovy Vary 2021 | Competition

Review: At Full Throttle

Review: At Full Throttle

Czech director Miro Remo makes a combative, challenging and concerning state-of-the-nation documentary  

25/08/2021 | Karlovy Vary 2021 | Competition

Review: As Far as I Can Walk

Review: As Far as I Can Walk

Serbian director Stefan Arsenijević is back with a surprising concept and an accomplished film telling the story of two African refugees looking for their place in Europe  

24/08/2021 | Karlovy Vary 2021 | Competition

Review: The Staffroom

Review: The Staffroom

Sonja Tarokić's feature debut is a master class in directing, with a strong social message and powerful emotion in a setting that represents a microcosm of Croatian society  

24/08/2021 | Karlovy Vary 2021 | Competition

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