AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoKarlovy Vary Spotlight: Slovak director Ivan Ostrochovský discussed his Crystal Globe entry Only Beautiful Things to Look At, revisiting Czechoslovakia’s forced sterilisation of Romani women and using socialist-era visuals to make the story feel timeless. Fest Anča Animation Buzz: Bratislava-based Wanda Przeworska’s Bubble and Mária Kralovič’s Tourists (a feminist survival tale in the forest) are among the standout Slovak competition picks, while Viera Čákanyová’s Bardo and Šimon Mészáros’ Quantum Jump bring darker, philosophical animation to Žilina. Digital & Media Policy: Slovakia’s UN Security Council campaign is officially underway for 2028–2029, with Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár outlining diplomacy priorities. Tech & Cybersecurity: ESET warned about vulnerable Microsoft-signed UEFI shim bootloaders that could bypass Secure Boot on many systems. Music Event: Let It Roll returns to Lake Most (Czechia) with major drum and bass names like Chase & Status, Pendulum LIVE and Netsky. Streaming Costs: Slovak pay-TV operator Satro plans to raise touchTV online TV prices from September. Sports Culture: England’s World Cup push is framed through the “Bellingham and Tuchel” storyline as the team chases a first major title in decades.
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