Hoffman and Binoche honored at Karlovy Vary film fest
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Key Points:
- The 60th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in the Czech Republic opened with plans to honor actors Dustin Hoffman and Juliette Binoche for their outstanding contributions to world cinema.
- Dustin Hoffman will be recognized on the opening night and will present his 1967 film "The Graduate," which earned him his first Academy Award nomination.
- Juliette Binoche, an Oscar-winning actress, will receive her honor at the closing ceremony on July 11, with three of her films screened during the festival.
- American cinematographer Robert Richardson, a three-time Oscar winner, will also be honored and will introduce his documentary "Robert Richardson: The White Devil" at the event.
- The festival's grand jury will review 12 films competing for the top prize, the Crystal Globe, during the event in the spa town of Karlovy Vary.
