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Documentary Wins Grand Prix at Karlovy Vary Festival

7/13/2025

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Film Festival Honors

At the 59th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, Miro Remo's poignant documentary, Better Go Mad in the Wild, captured the prestigious Grand Prix Crystal Globe. Iran's powerful film Bidad, directed by Soheil Beiraghi, earned the Special Jury Prize, while Vytautas Katkus and Nathan Ambrosioni were celebrated as Best Directors. The Audience Award was claimed by the engaging We’ve Got to Frame It!

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Film Festival Celebrates

The 59th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival celebrated cinematic brilliance, honoring "Rebuilding" with the Ecumenical Jury Award. "Broken Voices" captured the Europa Cinemas Label Award, while "Out of Love" and "Before / After" were recognized with FIPRESCI Awards. Each film powerfully explores themes of community, resilience, and pressing social issues, leaving a lasting impact on audiences.

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Film Festival Honors

At the 59th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, Miro Remo's poignant documentary, Better Go Mad in the Wild, captured the prestigious Grand Prix Crystal Globe. Iran's powerful film Bidad, directed by Soheil Beiraghi, earned the Special Jury Prize, while Vytautas Katkus and Nathan Ambrosioni were celebrated as Best Directors. The Audience Award was claimed by the engaging We’ve Got to Frame It!

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