Ostrov hosts 58th Ota Hofman Children's Film Festival

The 58th Ota Hofman Children's Film and Television Festival will take place in Ostrov from October 11 to 16. The event features over forty competitive films, premieres, and workshops designed for children and families.

Key highlights include the presentation of major awards: Zdeněk Svěrák will receive the Governor of the Karlovy Vary Region Award, and Veronika Freimanová will be honored with the ‘Zlatá buřinka’ for her contributions to children's film and television. The festival will also commemorate the 60th anniversary of the first script for ‘Pan Tau’ with a special exhibition at the Old Town Hall in Ostrov.

In addition to film screenings, the program includes educational activities addressing alopecia to help reduce bullying and prejudice. Other scheduled events include a lantern parade, a concert by Michal Hrůza, and various meetings with film personalities such as Veronika Žilková and Josef Dvořák.