The 56th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival took place from July 1 to 9, 2022, in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic.
[1] A total of 170 films were presented at the festival, including twenty-seven world premieres, three international and three European premieres.
[2] Canadian-Iranian co-produced film Summer with Hope won the Crystal Globe.
[3] The festival paid tributes to Czech actors Eva Zaoralová, Bolek Polívka and composer Zdeněk Liška.
The following awards were presented at the 56th edition:[5][6] Grand Prix – Crystal Globe Special Jury Prize Best Director Best Actress Best Actor PROXIMA Grand Prix PROXIMA Special Jury Prize PROXIMA 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 The Ecumenical Jury Award Europa Cinemas Label Award FIPRESCI Award for Crystal Globe Competition FIPRESCI Award for PROXIMA Competition