Karlovy Vary Film Fest Awards Go to ‘Fruit Gathering,’ ‘The Guest,’ ‘Lover, Not a Fighter’ and ‘Incinerator’
Myanmar-set drama 'Fruit Gathering' secures the top prize at the 2026 Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.
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The Karlovy Vary Film Fest revealed its 2026 award winners, with the Crystal Globe going to Aung Phyoe's Myanmar-set film Fruit Gathering. Other awards were given to The Guest, Lover, Not a Fighter, and Incinerator.
Epilogue added 45d ago, after coverage quieted.
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The 2026 Karlovy Vary International Film Festival has announced its award winners. The Crystal Globe, the festival's top prize, was awarded to 'Fruit Gathering,' a debut film from Myanmar directed by Aung Phyoe.
Coverage from Variety, Deadline, and The Hollywood Reporter highlights 'Fruit Gathering' as a drama centered on obsession, queer desire, and two working women pursuing impossible dreams. Other recognized films include 'The Guest,' 'Lover, Not a Fighter,' and 'Incinerator.' Reports from IMDb and Cineuropa focus on the debut status of the winning film and the work of director Aung Phyoe.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 45d ago.
Quick answers
Which film won the top prize at KVIFF 2026?
The Crystal Globe was won by 'Fruit Gathering.'
Who directed 'Fruit Gathering'?
The film was directed by Aung Phyoe.
What other films received awards?
Awards also went to 'The Guest,' 'Lover, Not a Fighter,' and 'Incinerator.'
Sources (9)
- FNE at KVIFF 2026: Prize Winners Film New Europe · 48d ago
- Myanmar film wins top prize at Czech festival MSN · 48d ago
- ‘Fruit Gathering’ Review: Two Working Women Chase Impossible Dreams and Desires in a Delicate Debut from Myanmar IMDb · 48d ago
- Winners of KVIFF 2026 filmový festival Karlovy Vary · 48d ago
- Myanmar-Set ‘Fruit Gathering’ Wins at Karlovy Vary: ‘Harrowing Drama of Obsession and Queer Desire’ Variety · 48d ago
- Aung Phyoe • Director of Fruit Gathering Cineuropa · 48d ago
- ‘Fruit Gathering’ Review: Two Working Women Chase Impossible Dreams and Desires in a Delicate Debut from Myanmar IMDb · 48d ago
- Karlovy Vary Reveals Award Winners: Aung Phyoe’s ‘Fruit Gathering’ Wins The Crystal Globe Deadline · 48d ago
- Karlovy Vary Film Fest Awards Go to ‘Fruit Gathering,’ ‘The Guest,’ ‘Lover, Not a Fighter’ and ‘Incinerator’ The Hollywood Reporter · 48d ago
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