(June 27, 2016) One of the most prestigious cinema festivals in central and Western Europe once again will enchant the Czech audience from July 1 to July 9. The Czech republic will host the 51st edition of the Karlovy Vary International Cinema Festival with the media support of the Italian Embassy and the Italian Cultural Institute in Prague. The first edition of the festival dates back to 1946 in Western Bohemia, organised by Film Servis Festival Karlovy Vary. For Italy, the competing films will be ‘Le confessioni’ by Roberto Andò. Italian cinema, participating with nine films, will be represented in a number of sections with a rich participation of guests (Roberto Andò, Gabriele Mainetti, Valerio Mastandrea, Maurizio Braucci). Moreover, in the category “Out of the Past” the film “Rocco e i suoi fratelli ” by Luchino Visconti will be screend as a tribute to one of the greatest directors of all time. The Italian programme was chosen by the organisers, in collaboration with the Istituto Luce – Cinecittà / Filmitalia of Rome. (Red)
