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Berlin Film Festival jury president Wim Wenders delivered a prepared statement at the awards ceremony, speaking out on the controversy that has affected the festival since its opening day.
The international jury, led by Wim Wenders, announced the Gold and Silver Bear winners at the Berlinale film festival.
This week's International Insider covers political discussions at the Berlin Film Festival, upcoming screenings in London, and the arrest of Andrew.
Nearly 100 celebrities, including Mark Ruffalo and Tilda Swinton, signed an open letter criticizing the Berlin Film Festival for its perceived silence on political issues like Gaza.
Eva Trobisch's third feature film, 'Home Stories,' an intriguing multigenerational portrait of a family in East Germany, premieres in Berlin's competition.
Amid political tensions at the Berlin Film Festival, a new German-Israeli FutureNarrative Fund has been launched to foster co-productions across film and TV.
Warwick Thornton's 'Wolfram,' a brutal outback western, has been reviewed as a fiercely original and surprisingly emotional modern Australian classic at the Berlin Film Festival.
Kornél Mundruczó's latest film, 'At The Sea,' starring Amy Adams, is reviewed as a dreary drama exploring addiction and family connections at the Berlin Film Festival.
The Berlin Film Festival director, Tricia Tuttle, has publicly defended actors and filmmakers who choose not to address political issues during press interviews, citing their right to free speech.
The Berlinale head defended Wim Wenders after author Arundhati Roy criticized his comments, stating artists should not be pressured into soundbites.
New Israeli strikes have hit the Gaza Strip, leaving at least 12 people dead, with the IDF claiming these attacks were a response to ceasefire violations. Amid escalating security concerns, Doctors Without Borders has reduced non-critical operations at Gaza’s Nasser Hospital.
The political drama 'Yellow Letters' by Turkish-German director Ilker Catak has won the prestigious Golden Bear award at the Berlin International Film Festival, recognized for its portrayal of a marriage under political pressure.
The Berlin Film Festival has been dominated by discussions and buzz around whether the event would take a stance on the ongoing war in Gaza.
At the Berlin Film Festival, Oscar-nominated director Jafar Panahi declined his long-delayed Golden Bear, using the platform to highlight state violence in Iran alongside other independent Iranian directors.
The Berlin International Film Festival, known as the Berlinale, continues its tradition of highlighting political themes in cinema, featuring discussions and films that address current global issues.
Daniela Elstner, managing director of Unifrance, was honored with the Legion of Honor medal at the French Embassy in Berlin during the ongoing film festival.
Over 80 filmmakers, including Javier Bardem and Tilda Swinton, have signed an open letter criticizing the Berlin Film Festival for its 'institutional silence' regarding Gaza.
Strand Releasing has secured the U.S. distribution rights for Leyla Bouzid’s film 'In a Whisper,' following its premiere at the Berlin Film Festival.
İlker Çatak's new film 'Yellow Letters,' set in Turkey and filmed in Germany, is reviewed as a trenchantly honest political drama with strong acting.
Austrian director Markus Schleinzer's captivating film 'Rose' receives critical acclaim, with Sandra Hüller's performance highlighted as outstanding in its examination of 17th-century gender stereotypes.
The Berlin Film Festival sparked debate over its political stance, while also featuring premieres like 'Rose' starring Sandra Hüller, Indonesian horror-comedy 'Sleep No More,' and a documentary on Desmond Tutu, with Djimon Hounsou and Tom Morello also making appearances.
France's Epicentre Films has acquired 'Dog Legs,' the latest genre film from Chilean director Matias Rojas starring Alfredo Castro, with deals still brewing as the Berlin Film Festival concludes.
The powerful coming-of-age documentary 'What Will I Become?' premiered at the Berlin Film Festival, exploring themes of transmasculine grief, vulnerability, and survival.
Lance Hammer’s UK-set drama 'Queen at Sea,' starring Juliette Binoche and Tom Courtenay, is praised at the Berlin Film Festival for its intimate study of dementia.
The Observer provides a review of the highlights and lowlights from the recent Berlin Film Festival.
The European Film Market (EFM) head, Tanja Meissner, announced that this year's edition was the busiest since the pandemic, with high attendance bolstered by animation and innovation events.
Over 80 participants of the Berlinale, including Javier Bardem and Tilda Swinton, have signed an open letter condemning the festival's perceived 'silence' on Gaza.
Berlinale head Tricia Tuttle suggests that political backlash and 'gotcha moments' risk weakening the film festival's integrity.
Actress Amy Adams sent a message to the Berlin Film Festival, expressing her pride in Kornél Mundruczó’s 'At the Sea' despite being unable to attend its world premiere.
A review from the Berlin Film Festival praises Sophie Heldman’s drama, 'The Education of Jane Cumming,' for its candid portrayal of a school scandal involving accusations of lesbianism against two teachers.
The Berlinale head defended Wim Wenders after Arundhati Roy criticized his comments, stating that artists should not be pressured into soundbites.