The 55th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival took place from August 20 to August 28, 2021, in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic.
[1] A total of 144 films were presented at the festival, including 29 world premieres, twelve international and two European premieres.
[2] Serbian-French-Luxembourgish-Bulgarian-Lithuanian co-produced film As Far as I Can Walk won the Crystal Globe.
[3] The festival paid tributes to Jan Svěrák and Martin Scorsese's The Film Foundation.
The following awards were presented at the 55th edition:[5][6] Grand Prix – Crystal Globe Special Jury Prize Best Director Best Actress Best Actor Special Jury Mention East of the West Grand Prix East of the West Special Jury Prize East of the West Special Jury Mention Právo Audience Award Crystal Globe for Outstanding Artistic Contribution to World Cinema Festival President's Award for Contribution to Czech Cinematography Festival President's Award Award of International Film Critics (FIPRESCI) The Ecumenical Jury Award Ecumenical Jury Commendation FEDEORA Award FEDEORA Jury Special Mention Europa Cinemas Label Award