Czech Culture Minister Oto Klempíř unexpectedly cancelled his attendance at the 60th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival despite initially confirming his participation. The last-minute withdrawal surprised organizers of the prestigious film event. Shortly after announcing his absence from the film festival, Minister Klempíř posted a video online. The video showed him enjoying the Beats for Love music festival, sparking public discussion. This move raised eyebrows, given his position as Culture Minister and the importance of the Karlovy Vary festival. The incident has been interpreted by some as a signal of shifting priorities or a personal preference for music over film.