Myanmar-Set ‘Fruit Gathering’ Wins at Karlovy Vary: ‘Harrowing Drama of Obsession and Queer Desire’

According to Variety, director Aung Phyoe's "Fruit Gathering" won the Crystal Globe at Karlovy Vary Film Festival on Saturday. Set in Myanmar, the film moves from a quiet study of work and human connection into a darker exploration of obsession and longing. The festival's top prize recognized a debut that balances meditative storytelling with psychological complexity.

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