What is the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival?
Karlovy Vary is the most important film festival in Central and Eastern Europe and the only Czech film festival to have “Category A” status, equivalent to festivals like Cannes, Berlin or Venice. Put simply, it is the Czech Republic’s most important film event. When is the festival taking place? It runs from Friday, July 2nd until Saturday, July 10th. Where’s Karlovy Vary and how do I get there from Prague? Karlovy Vary, formerly known as Carlsbad or Karlsbad, is roughly 130 kilometers (80 miles) west of Prague. To get there by car, take the E48 highway. On public transportation, it’s easiest to take a bus from Prague’s Florenc terminal. The bus journey usually takes a little over two hours. It’s also possible to get to Karlovy Vary by train but this normally involves a change and is usually slower than bus. To check bus and train times online, see the IDOS website. How do I get tickets? With great difficulty, usually. Demand for tickets is intense. Getting to see the film you want oft
