Karlovy Vary Festival Opens Honoring Hoffman and Gyllenhaal

The 60th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival opened on Friday, July 3, with a celebration honoring two major Hollywood figures and marking the festival's dual anniversary in its 80th year of existence. Legendary actor Dustin Hoffman received the festival's Crystal Globe for Outstanding Artistic Contribution to World Cinema, while actor and filmmaker Maggie Gyllenhaal was presented with the Presidents Award.

Hoffman, 88, accepted the award from festival executive director Krystof Mucha and artistic director Karel Och. Visibly moved after watching a montage of his career highlights, including scenes from "Tootsie," "Rain Man," and "Kramer vs. Kramer," the actor reflected on his decades in film. He recalled a piece of advice from the late Robert Redford during the filming of "All The President's Men," stating that one never thinks about a body of work while making movies because they are busy building it. Hoffman said the pleasure of the work is being engrossed in it and losing track of time. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity to have spent his life doing what he loves with so many brilliant collaborators.

In his speech, Hoffman also praised the festival for serving...