Karlovy Vary Film Fest Awards Go to ‘Fruit Gathering,’ ‘The Guest,’ ‘Lover, Not a Fighter’ and ‘Incinerator’
The Myanmar-set drama 'Fruit Gathering' has claimed the top prize at the 2026 Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.
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The brief
The film 'Fruit Gathering,' directed by Aung Phyoe, has been awarded the Crystal Globe at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival. The feature is characterized as a drama concerning two working women and explores themes of obsession and queer desire.
Coverage from Variety, Cineuropa, IMDb, Deadline, and The Hollywood Reporter confirms that additional festival awards were granted to the titles 'The Guest,' 'Lover, Not a Fighter,' and 'Incinerator.' Reporting focuses on the recognition of this debut feature set in Myanmar. Future developments remain dependent on further festival scheduling or distribution announcements for the winning films.
Specific details regarding the reception of the other awarded titles, 'The Guest,' 'Lover, Not a Fighter,' and 'Incinerator,' were not provided in current coverage.
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Quick answers
What is the top prize at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival?
The top prize is the Crystal Globe, which was awarded to 'Fruit Gathering'.
Who directed 'Fruit Gathering'?
The film was directed by Aung Phyoe.
Which other films received awards?
Coverage identifies 'The Guest,' 'Lover, Not a Fighter,' and 'Incinerator' as award winners.
Coverage (6)
- Winners of KVIFF 2026 filmový festival Karlovy Vary · 17h ago
- Myanmar-Set ‘Fruit Gathering’ Wins at Karlovy Vary: ‘Harrowing Drama of Obsession and Queer Desire’ Variety · 17h ago
- Aung Phyoe • Director of Fruit Gathering Cineuropa · 17h ago
- ‘Fruit Gathering’ Review: Two Working Women Chase Impossible Dreams and Desires in a Delicate Debut from Myanmar IMDb · 17h ago
- Karlovy Vary Reveals Award Winners: Aung Phyoe’s ‘Fruit Gathering’ Wins The Crystal Globe Deadline · 17h ago
- Karlovy Vary Film Fest Awards Go to ‘Fruit Gathering,’ ‘The Guest,’ ‘Lover, Not a Fighter’ and ‘Incinerator’ The Hollywood Reporter · 17h ago
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