April 23, 2013 - 20:02 AMT
Karlovy Vary Film Festival to honor Oscar-winning helmer Oliver Stone

Oliver Stone, filmmaker and provocateur, will be honored for his contributions to cinema by the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, TheWrap said.

The Oscar-winning director behind "JFK" and "Platoon" will receive the Crystal Globe award at the annual Czech Republic-based festival.

In addition, the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival announced that Agnieszka Holland will head its international jury.

Holland is the director of "Europa, Europa" and " In Darkness." Three of her films have been nominated for an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.