Michael Douglas is set to attend this year’s Karlovy Vary International Film Festival where he will present a newly restored version of Miloš Forman’s One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, which Douglas produced with Saul Zaentz.
Douglas will be joined by Zaentz’s nephew Paul Zaentz (producer of The English Patient and The Talented Mr. Ripley) as well as members of Forman’s family, to present the restored version of the 1975 classic at a special gala screening as part of Karlovy Vary’s “Out of the Past” section this year.
Forman’s One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. The Jack Nicholson starrer, which was originally announced in 1962 with Kirk Douglas attached, ended up winning five Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Actor (Nicholson), Best Actress (Louise Fletcher), Best Director (Forman) and Best Screenplay (Lawrence Hauben and Bo Goldman).
The special screening in Karlovy Vary also honors the festival’s long-standing ties to the classic film. Czech-American director Forman was a loyal supporter of the festival and he, along with Douglas, Zaentz and actor Danny DeVito, who also starred in the film, are all recipients of the festival’s Crystal Globe for Outstanding Artistic Contribution to World Cinema.
Adapted from Ken Kesey’s novel, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest follows Randle McMurphy, a rebellious gambler whose defiance of authority challenges the rigid confines of a mental institution. A powerful parable of freedom versus control, the film marked a turning point in Forman’s career and paved the way for his later international successes.
“We are truly honored to present One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest on its 50th anniversary,” said KVIFF Executive Director Kryštof Mucha. “The presence of Michael Douglas, Paul Zaentz and the Forman family will make this an unforgettable moment in the festival’s history.”
The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival takes place July 4-12.
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