Dakota Johnson, Stellan Skarsgård among stars honoured at Karlovy Vary Film Festival
Skarsgård will receive the Crystal Globe for his contribution to world cinema. The Swedish actor is expected to present Sentimental Value, his latest film with director Joachim Trier, fresh off its Grand Prix win at Cannes. Known for The Simple-Minded Murderer and The Ox, Skarsgård remains one of Europe's most respected performers.
At the opening ceremony, KVIFF President's Awards will also be handed to Krieps and Sarsgaard. Krieps will present Love Me Tender by Anna Cazenave Cambet, while Sarsgaard's honor comes alongside a screening of Shattered Glass. He also recently wrapped The Bride!, directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal and co-starring Christian Bale.
Dakota Johnson will attend on July 6 to accept her award and showcase two new films: Splitsville and Materialists. Festival organisers praised her for continuing her family's acting legacy, with roots tracing back to her grandmother Tippi Hedren and parents Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson.
Other high-profile guests include Camille Cottin with Out of Love, Max Walker-Silverman returning with Rebuilding, and Jay Duplass premiering his comedy The Baltimorons. Oscar-winner Mstyslav Chernov will present 2000 Metres to Andriivka, while Sergei Loznitsa brings Two Prosecutors, fresh from Cannes.
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