The 59th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival will take place from July 4th to 12th, 2025, in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic.
The festival will showcase 34 films, including 13 world premieres, with two Czech films competing in the main competition. The festival will honor the 1940s American actor and director John Garfield.
A special screening will feature the world premiere of the film adaptation of the video game "Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Cinematic Cut." The festival will also present a digitally restored version of the Czech film "Ecce homo Homolka."
A new digital Festival Pass+ will allow attendees to pre-book tickets through the Vodafone KVIFF Guide app. All information is current as of June 25, 2025.