Tip of the week

Three films connected by theme, idea, personality, genre or just the taste of the Karlovy Vary Film Festival programmers. Three Times is a dynamic collection that gradually grows with new trios of films and as an enduring inspiration it is worth visiting regularly.

3× in the ring

The fight takes place in the ring and exclusively standing up—that's the basic definition; everything else is stories. Alain Delon boxes to pay off his brother's debts, Joe Cole boxes against addiction, and Marek Vašut defends national honor.

3× Jesse Eisenberg

Talented filmmaker Jesse Eisenberg will present his comedy A Real Pain at Variations 2024. On this occasion, we offer another trio of films in which he shines as an actor.

3× passionate about the cause

Some people get excited about their goals, while others burn with passion. That’s when extraordinary things happen, whether in extreme sports, DIY constructions, or shaping their child’s future.

3× money, money, money

When it comes to money, everything is at stake, especially when it’s big and real, as shown in three films inspired by true stories from the world of the American stock market and gambling.

3× brothers

This week celebrates brothers, both on and off the screen: the Safdie brothers with their witty crime film, Matěj and Kryštof Hádek as contrasting siblings, and a whole team of brothers in the ring.

3× what happened in Italy

Josh O'Connor is searching for love and Etruscan treasures, a group of young speleologists for the center of the Earth, and Tilda Swinton for rest and peace, which she just can't seem to find.

3× little joys

To drink a beer in a favorite bar, listen to snippets of conversations, sink your hand into a bag of legumes and believe in fortune cookies… About gentle souls and finding beauty in small things.

3× American Indies

Three pearls of contemporary American independent film and a triple take on the fragility of human relationships, directed by Kelly Reichard, Sean Baker and Tim Sutton.

3× Jan Švankmajer

Everything you ever wanted to know about Jan Švankmajer and were afraid to ask, you can find out in two documentary films and the legendary filmmaker's latest fiction film.

3× with the best intentions

Sensitive, honest and kind, such are our heroes, whose goodness the outside world mistakes for stupidity. Fortunately, the simple joy of life brings one essential benefit, and that is happiness.