Karlovy Vary Film Fest Awards Go to ‘Fruit Gathering,’ ‘The Guest,’ ‘Lover, Not a Fighter’ and ‘Incinerator’
Aung Phyoe’s ‘Fruit Gathering’ secures the top prize at the 2026 Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.
📍 Aftermath
Aung Phyoe’s film Fruit Gathering won the Crystal Globe top prize at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival. Awards also went to the films The Guest, Lover, Not a Fighter, and Incinerator.
Epilogue added 42d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) 2026 has announced its award winners. ‘Fruit Gathering,’ a debut film from Myanmar directed by Aung Phyoe, took home the festival's top prize, the Crystal Globe. Coverage from Variety and IMDb describes ‘Fruit Gathering’ as a drama focusing on queer desire and obsession, following two working women pursuing impossible dreams.
Other films recognized with awards include ‘The Guest,’ ‘Lover, Not a Fighter,’ and ‘Incinerator,’ according to The Hollywood Reporter. Attention now turns to the broader distribution and reception of these winning titles following the festival's conclusions.
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Quick answers
Which film won the top prize at KVIFF 2026?
The Crystal Globe was awarded to 'Fruit Gathering,' directed by Aung Phyoe.
What is the plot of 'Fruit Gathering'?
According to coverage, the film is a Myanmar-set drama about two working women chasing impossible dreams and desires.
What other films received awards at the festival?
The Hollywood Reporter lists ‘The Guest,’ ‘Lover, Not a Fighter,’ and ‘Incinerator’ as award winners.
Sources (9)
- Myanmar film wins top prize at Czech festival MSN · 45d ago
- ‘Fruit Gathering’ Review: Two Working Women Chase Impossible Dreams and Desires in a Delicate Debut from Myanmar IMDb · 45d ago
- Winners of KVIFF 2026 filmový festival Karlovy Vary · 45d ago
- Myanmar-Set ‘Fruit Gathering’ Wins at Karlovy Vary: ‘Harrowing Drama of Obsession and Queer Desire’ Variety · 45d ago
- Aung Phyoe • Director of Fruit Gathering Cineuropa · 45d ago
- ‘Fruit Gathering’ Review: Two Working Women Chase Impossible Dreams and Desires in a Delicate Debut from Myanmar IMDb · 45d ago
- Karlovy Vary Reveals Award Winners: Aung Phyoe’s ‘Fruit Gathering’ Wins The Crystal Globe Deadline · 45d ago
- Karlovy Vary Film Fest Awards Go to ‘Fruit Gathering,’ ‘The Guest,’ ‘Lover, Not a Fighter’ and ‘Incinerator’ The Hollywood Reporter · 45d ago broke it first
- Karlovy Vary Film Fest Awards Go to ‘Fruit Gathering,’ ‘The Guest,’ ‘Lover, Not a Fighter’ and ‘Incinerator’ The Hollywood Reporter · 45d ago broke it first
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