Karlovy Vary Film Fest Awards Go to ‘Fruit Gathering,’ ‘The Guest,’ ‘Lover, Not a Fighter’ and ‘Incinerator’
The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival has announced its 2026 winners, with Myanmar-set drama 'Fruit Gathering' taking the top Crystal Globe prize.
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The festival concluded with several major honors, most notably the Crystal Globe for the film 'Fruit Gathering,' directed by Aung Phyoe. Other recognized titles include 'The Guest,' 'Lover, Not a Fighter,' and 'Incinerator.'
Coverage from Variety, Deadline, and The Hollywood Reporter highlights the award-winning status of 'Fruit Gathering,' which explores themes of obsession and queer desire. Cineuropa and IMDb provide additional context on the director and the film's narrative, characterizing the debut as a delicate study of working women chasing personal goals.
Future reports may focus on the international distribution and release schedules for the winning titles. The status of upcoming screenings for these films outside of the festival circuit remains to be clarified.
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Quick answers
Which film won the Crystal Globe?
The Crystal Globe was awarded to the film 'Fruit Gathering.'
Who directed 'Fruit Gathering'?
Aung Phyoe is identified as the director of the film.
What other films received awards at the festival?
Awards were also granted to 'The Guest,' 'Lover, Not a Fighter,' and 'Incinerator.'
Coverage (6)
- Myanmar-Set ‘Fruit Gathering’ Wins at Karlovy Vary: ‘Harrowing Drama of Obsession and Queer Desire’ Variety · 14h ago
- Aung Phyoe • Director of Fruit Gathering Cineuropa · 14h ago
- ‘Fruit Gathering’ Review: Two Working Women Chase Impossible Dreams and Desires in a Delicate Debut from Myanmar IMDb · 14h ago
- Karlovy Vary Reveals Award Winners: Aung Phyoe’s ‘Fruit Gathering’ Wins The Crystal Globe Deadline · 14h ago
- Karlovy Vary Film Fest Awards Go to ‘Fruit Gathering,’ ‘The Guest,’ ‘Lover, Not a Fighter’ and ‘Incinerator’ The Hollywood Reporter · 14h ago broke it first
- Karlovy Vary Film Fest Awards Go to ‘Fruit Gathering,’ ‘The Guest,’ ‘Lover, Not a Fighter’ and ‘Incinerator’ The Hollywood Reporter · 14h ago broke it first
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