Gyllenhaal, Eisenberg Honored at Karlovy Vary
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- Karlovy Vary International Film Festival will honor Maggie Gyllenhaal and Jesse Eisenberg at its 60th edition, held July 3-11.
- Maggie Gyllenhaal receives the President’s Award and will present her 2026 film "The Bride!"—a Frankenstein-inspired story starring Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale, Annette Bening, Penélope Cruz, Peter Sarsgaard, and Jake Gyllenhaal.
- Jesse Eisenberg receives the President’s Award; the festival will screen "The Double," directed by Richard Ayoade, in which Eisenberg stars.
- Jesse Eisenberg made his directing debut with "When You Finish Saving the World," which premiered at Cannes, and his second film "A Real Pain" earned an Oscar nomination for screenplay and a BAFTA Award.
- Jesse Eisenberg’s upcoming writer‑director project "The Debut," starring Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti, is slated for a Fall 2026 release by A24.
Why it matters: The 60th edition’s President’s Award gives Gyllenhaal and Eisenberg high‑profile exposure, and the July 3‑11 ceremony showcases Gyllenhaal’s 2026 film “The Bride!” and Eisenberg’s starring role in “The Double,” reinforcing the festival’s trans‑Atlantic focus.
