‘Robert Richardson: The White Devil’ Secures Global Distribution Ahead of Karlovy Vary Premiere

B-Rated International has secured worldwide sales and distribution for *Robert Richardson: The White Devil*, a documentary on cinematographer Robert Richardson. The film will world-premiere at the 60th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival on July 5, where Richardson will receive the Crystal Globe for Contribution to World Cinema.

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The film follows Richardson’s artistic evolution and visual style. Czech director Jana Hojdová launched the project after a cold email to Richardson. Production is led by Matej Chlupácek, Jana Hojdová, and Nela Schlaichertová, with associate producers Maja Hamplová and Francesca Kolowrat.

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The documentary features interviews with filmmakers Quentin Tarantino, Martin Scorsese, Oliver Stone, Andy Serkis, Antoine Fuqua, Ben Affleck, John Sayles, Barry Levinson and Scott Hicks.

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Richardson has won three Academy Awards for *JFK* (1992), *The Aviator* (2004) and *Hugo* (2011), and earned nominations for *Platoon* (1986), *Born on the Fourth of July* (1989), *Snow Falling on Cedars* (2000), *Inglourious Basterds* (2010), *Django Unchained* (2012), *The Hateful Eight* (2015) and *Once Upon a Time in Hollywood* (2019). The 60th KVIFF will host the debut and the Crystal Globe ceremony.

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Hojdová said Richardson’s reply sparked a journey across Los Angeles, London, New Zealand and Sofia, giving her access to his archives and calling the collaboration a privilege for a filmmaker. B-Rated International described the documentary as a view of one of cinema’s most influential cinematographers, appealing to both industry professionals and general audiences.

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• “When he replied, that single message unexpectedly became the beginning of a years-long journey that took me from Los Angeles and London to New Zealand and Sofia as I followed Richardson during the making of several major films,” — Jana Hojdová, Director

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• “He introduced me to filmmakers I had admired my entire life.” — Jana Hojdová, Director

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• “What makes this film so special to me is not only the extraordinary access Robert granted me, but also that he trusted me enough to give me access to hundreds of hours of personal archives, which include some of the most intimate chapters of his life.” — Jana Hojdová, Director

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• “ Arnaud Chevallier of B-Rated (Cannes Un Certain Regard 2026 film Ulya) describes the appeal of the film this way: “We feel this documentary offers a deeply personal and compelling perspective on one of the greatest cinematographers of all time.” — Arnaud Chevallier, B-Rated International

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The film offers insight into cinematography by revealing Richardson’s creative process and personal history. Hojdová’s role as a Czech director accessing Hollywood’s elite highlights cross-cultural collaboration and may inspire emerging filmmakers seeking mentorship from established artists.

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Following its July 5 premiere at KVIFF, *Robert Richardson: The White Devil* will enter the global distribution pipeline managed by B-Rated International. Industry observers have already noted the documentary as a possible contender for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.

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