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Karlovy Vary Film Festival Topper Karel Och Talks About the 60th Edition Lineup and Its Cinematic Ambitions for Regional Filmmakers and Beyond

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June 21, 2026

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Karlovy Vary Film Festival Topper Karel Och Talks About the 60th Edition Lineup and Its Cinematic Ambitions for Regional Filmmakers and Beyond

Among pop-up bars, bandstands and opulent, 19th century spa buildings painted in sherbet pastels, the Karlovy Vary Intl. Film Festival (KVIFF) takes place each year in July, at the halfway mark between Cannes and Venice. For those weirdos among us who make a chunk of our living running the gauntlet of summer festivals, the Czech []

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Variety

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· Jul 5, 2026

Tauron American Film Festival Readies for 17th Edition – and U.S. in Progress Continues to Be an ‘Essential Part of the Fabric of American Independent Cinema’

Poland’s Tauron American Film Festival will celebrate its 17th edition from Nov. 17-22 – and its industry sidebar U.S. in Progress will, once again, connect European buyers and Polish post-producers with American indie filmmakers. “I’ve attended three times, and each time something essential to the films came out of the experience. I was in a long-running []

Interaksyon

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· Jul 8, 2026

What to watch: Movies and series arriving in July 2026

Moviegoers and streaming subscribers have plenty to look forward to this July 2026, with new films and series arriving across cinemas and major platforms. Here are some of the titles to watch out for this month: Movies opening in cinemas Universal Pictures’ “Minions Monsters” opens on June 30. The film stars Allison Janney, Christoph [] The post What to watch: Movies and series arriving in July 2026 appeared first on Interaksyon.

Sarajevo Times

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· Jul 6, 2026

The Third Edition of the international Silver Frame Film Festival from July 16

The third edition of the international film Silver Frame Festival will be held this year from July 16 to 19. This festival connects people, communities and generations through film, education and cultural exchange, the organizers said. During the four festival days, Srebrenica and Bratunac will become the center of a film, educational and rich cultural [] The post The Third Edition of the international Silver Frame Film Festival from July 16 appeared first on Sarajevo Times.

The Hollywood Reporter

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· Jul 9, 2026

Hong Sang-soo, Albert Serra, Vincent Grashaw Films Set for Locarno Lineup

New movies from Nelson Yeo and Erin Vassilopoulos and films starring Isabelle Huppert, Monica Bellucci and Caleb Landry Jones, will also premiere at the Swiss fest, which touts an adventurous selection, full of surprises, which tackles the challenges of the present.

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· Jul 7, 2026

Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale Is Almost Here—What Vogue Editors Are Eyeing

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2026 starts on July 18. Get a sneak peek at the best in summer fashion, luxe beauty home, curated by Vogue’s shopping editors.

Romania Insider

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· Jul 9, 2026

Bucharest International Film Festival announces dates, first details for 2026 edition

Bucharest International Film Festival announces dates, first details for 2026 edition

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Related coverage for "Karlovy Vary Film Festival Topper Karel Och Talks About the 60th Edition Lineup and Its Cinematic Ambitions for Regional Filmmakers and Beyond": Variety — Tauron American Film Festival Readies for 17th Edition – and U.S. in Progress Continues to Be an ‘Essential Part of the Fabric of American Independent Cinema’. Interaksyon — What to watch: Movies and series arriving in July 2026. Sarajevo Times — The Third Edition of the international Silver Frame Film Festival from July 16. The Hollywood Reporter — Hong Sang-soo, Albert Serra, Vincent Grashaw Films Set for Locarno Lineup. Vogue — Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale Is Almost Here—What Vogue Editors Are Eyeing. Romania Insider — Bucharest International Film Festival announces dates, first details for 2026 edition