The Athens-based film house Heretic has secured significant distribution deals for 'Trial of Hein', including North American rights, following its Teddy Jury Award win at the Berlin Film Festival.

The Berlin Film Festival (Berlinale) has announced a shift in its 2027 dates to accommodate more public screenings, following a period of record ticket sales. The 77th festival will now run from February 10 to 21, opening on a Wednesday.

A new scientific study, highlighted by The Guardian, suggests that a person's walking style, particularly hand movements, can reveal significant insights into their psychological well-being.

The distribution label from Tribeca Enterprises and Giant Pictures has also scooped up Berlinale winner 'Fwends' and 'Mabel.'

Kino ist oft politisch, das zeigte zuletzt auch wieder die Berlinale. Heute werden in Hollywood die Oscars verliehen.

“The Loneliest Man in Town,” an Austrian film by Tizza Covi and Rainer Frimmel, which competed at the Berlin Film Festival, has attracted a raft of distributors on the heels of its world premiere.

Berlinale Director Tricia Tuttle has expressed her gratitude for the support of the film and festival communities, which rallied behind her in recent days following rumors she was on the verge of…

Die US-Amerikanerin sieht sich durch die Krisensitzung am Mittwoch bestätigt

The Match Factory has closed multiple distribution deals for its Berlinale-awarded titles “Queen at Sea” by Lance Hammer and “Rose” by Markus Schleinzer.

Tricia Tuttle a essuyé une polémique liée à des propos anti-israéliens tenus par un réalisateur durant la cérémonie de clôture. Outré, un ministre allemand avait quitté la salle.

Tricia Tuttle will remain at the helm of the Berlinale film festival, but the German government is issuing 'recommendations' due to federal pressure over expressions of solidarity with Palestine by some filmmakers at the last edition.

There have been many speculations in recent days about the future of Berlinale boss Tuttle. Now it is clear, she can stay - but must accept guidelines.

Under fire Berlinale chief Tricia Tuttle is set stay on at the festival following a week of turbulence and meetings with the German government.

Ironically, at a politically heated Berlinale, a parable about the gradual loss of artistic and freedom of expression won. The film is now starting in cinemas.

Film festival bosses from Cannes, Toronto, Telluride, San Sebastian, Tokyo, London and Locarno signed the letter, sent to press on Tuesday.

After the festival's political closing gala, a debate arose about the future of the film festival director – and a wave of support.

What's next for the Berlinale? The future of the film festival and director Tricia Tuttle was lively discussed. Now the Berlinale head comments on it for the first time.

Film festivals like to talk about courage. About art that "changes the world," "breaks down walls," "gives a voice to those who don't have one."

„Stalo se to v místě, kudy každý den běhám,“ říká herec Milan Ondrík k tragédii v Nitře, podle níž vznikl film Otec. Snímek o otci, který zapomene své dítě v autě, zaujal i na festivalu Berlinale.

"Enjoy Your Stay" at the Berlinale: a tale of exploitation in Alpine ski resorts  SWI swissinfo.ch

The race for Joburg’s future, Tutu’s debut at Berlinale and the Budget’s impact on your wallet  Daily Maverick

Festival director Tricia Tuttle faces criticism after a prizewinner accused Berlin of complicity in Gaza ‘genocide’

Sarmad Khoosat on his dark comedy Lali, the first all-Pakistani production at Berlinale — and the most talked about South Asian film at the festival

The 'Letter to David' filmmaker says outcry around this year's Berlinale and director Tricia Tuttle "are not the whole story... she's not the one who should be under fire."

Israel’s film community – led by a group of film institutes, film festivals and film funds – have thrown their support behind embattled Berlin Film Festival chief Tricia Tuttle in a letter sent to…

Tilda Swinton, Todd Haynes, and Kleber Mendonça Filho are among those who oppose the potential removal of director Tricia Tuttle, after another edition marked by the Israeli-Palestinian issue.

After an emergency meeting, the fate of the film festival head Tricia Tuttle remains uncertain. A Palestinian award-winner's accusation that Germany supports genocide had sparked political backlash.

Tricia Tuttle will remain in place as director of the Berlinale for now after no decision was taken over her future in the role in a crisis meeting at the Ministry of Culture on Thursday morning,…

As the fate of Berlinale chief Tricia Tuttle is being debated at an extraordinary meeting convened by Germany’s culture minister Wolfram Weimer, staffers of the festival have penned an open letter to…

Writer-director Kai Stänicke's first feature, starring Paul Boche, won the Teddy Jury Award in the Berlinale's Perspectives section, which puts a spotlight on rising talents.

Washington and Tehran are negotiating Iran's nuclear program in Geneva, Hillary Clinton testifies in the Epstein affair. And: How do Mexico's drug cartels work? The F.A.Z. Frühdenker.

German tabloid Bild has claimed the culture ministry is planning to fire Tricia Tuttle following a pro-Palestinian speech by an award winner at Saturday's festival gala.

A trio of key European film bodies have come out in support of Berlinale Director Tricia Tuttle amid rumours on Wednesday that the German government is on the cusp of firing the respected festival exe

Tricia Tuttle, the director of the Berlinale, is reportedly on the verge of dismissal due to controversy surrounding a photo with the team of the film 'Chronicles of a Siege,' whose director accused the executive of complicity in genocide in Gaza.

The 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) concluded on February 21, showcasing 345 films and setting the tone for the year's cinematic themes and regions.

‘Lali’ is the first all-Pakistani production to have a world premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival. Video and Interview: Tanushree Ghosh Editing: Naveenkumar V

Following an antisemitic incident at the Berlinale film festival, German politicians are demanding consequences, with the Ministry of Culture not ruling out restrictions on funding.

Jej film odišiel s najvyššími cenami, ktoré mohol vo svojich kategóriách na Berlinale získať. Dominuje im cena pre najlepší dokument celého festivalu a k nej sa druží Caligariho cena za novátorské pos

Successful weekend for Czech cinema: Awards from Berlinale and BAFTA  Radio Prague International

At the Berlinale opening press conference, jury members declined to comment on the situation in Palestine, with president Wim Wenders stating that film should remain 'apolitical'.

The Berlinale Film Festival concludes with German winners, though the awards gala is overshadowed by political tensions and discussions surrounding the festival's future.

A German minister reportedly walked out of the Berlinale film festival awards ceremony after a director, in his acceptance speech, accused Germany of complicity in Israel's 'genocide' in Gaza.

The Berlinale 2026 festival concludes with 'Yellow Letters' winning the Golden Bear, highlighting the importance of uncompromising artistic perspectives on the world.

German director and screenwriter of Turkish origin, Ilker Çatak, has been awarded the Golden Bear for Best Film at the 76th Berlinale for his work 'Yellow Letters'.

From prison cells to clandestine sets, Mohammadi discusses Berlinale-premiered ‘Roya’, resistance, hope and why ‘cinema can’t bring justice — but can create hope’

The German-Turkish film 'Yellow Letters' by director Ilker Catak has won the Golden Bear for Best Film at the 76th Berlinale, recognized for its critique of repression.

Wim Wenders addressed his tumultuous term as president of the jury at the 76th Berlinale at its closing ceremony on Saturday, suggesting filmmakers and activists need to work together rather than be a

The Golden Bear for Best Film at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) was awarded to the German film "Yellow Letters".

Political Turkish-German cinema triumphed with main awards for Çatak and Emin Alper. Palestinian director Abdallah Alkhatib caused shouts of protest in the hall.

Der Film "Gelbe Briefe" ist bei der Berlinale mit dem Goldenen Bären ausgezeichnet worden. İlker Çatak ist damit der erste deutsche Regisseur seit mehr als 20 Jahren, dessen Film die Auszeichnung erhä

What does it take to drain a person of their humanity? According to Iwasaki Yusuke, a convenience store uniform and a morning meeting ritual will do it. That unsettling observation is the foundation of “AnyMart,” his Berlinale Forum debut feature — and one that carries the weight of personal experience. Iwasaki watched it happen to […]

This week's International Insider covers political discussions at the Berlin Film Festival, upcoming screenings in London, and the arrest of Andrew.

Anime filmmaker Yoshitoshi Shinomiya talks about his Berlinale competition entry 'A New Dawn,' inspired by his hometown's vanishing seaside, and the influence of Makoto Shinkai.

EXCLUSIVE: Salaud Morisset has locked a series of international distribution deals on Teodora Ana Mihai’s latest feature, Heysel 85, which debuted last week at the Berlinale. The completed deals include Plaion, which has acquired rights for Italy. Smile Entertainment picked up the Nordics (Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Iceland). Five Stars has secured former Yugoslavian […]

A new docuseries, 'The Struggle For Mother Water,' explores the global challenge of accessing clean water, a right declared fundamental by the United Nations in 2010, as billions worldwide struggle to obtain this precious resource.

It all starts with a line. In “A New Dawn,” Yoshitoshi Shinomiya’s directorial debut feature world premiering at the Berlinale as part of the main competition, animation is born out of its very essence: swift lines and bold brush strokes leaping through the screen, echoing the fireworks that Obinata firework factory created for decades.  Now […]

'Gold,' a project from 'Davos 1917' producer Contrast Film and a highlight at the Berlinale Series Market, has received an invitation to the upcoming Series Mania Forum.

Over 80 filmmakers and stars, including Javier Bardem and Tilda Swinton, have signed an open letter criticizing the Berlinale film festival for its perceived silence on the Gaza conflict.

The team behind the Berlinale Series Market Selects pick “Monyová,” about the popular 1990s Czech writer Simona Monyová who was murdered by her own husband, will continue to explore the topic of domestic violence in the three-part documentary series “Love Doesn’t Hurt” (“Láska nebolí”).  The show won’t just focus on pain, it was stated, but also […]

Four years after wrapping Globoplay’s immensely successful medical series “Under Pressure,” Andrucha Waddington and Cláudio Torres have reunited for another procedural commissioned by the major Brazilian streamer. “Emergency 53,” making its first bow at the prestigious Berlinale Series Market, follows a series of doctors, nurses and drivers of a special mobile service unit as they […]

Tanja Meissner, director of Berlinale Pro and manager of the European Film Market, highlights the event's evolution and adjustments to changes within the entertainment industry.

EXCLUSIVE: Liz Sargent’s drama Take Me Home, which won the U.S. Dramatic Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award, at Sundance is screening is also an acquisitions title at the Berlinale. The pic is being sold by Gersh. The film follows Anna, a 38-year-old Korean adoptee with a cognitive disability, who is played by the director’s sister. In […]

Series from such creative heavyweights as Ken Burns, Ruben Ostlund and Fernando Meirelles galvanize the most powerful edition to date of the Berlinale Series Market, its TV forum and market. More projects from top talent hitting the BSM include “The Granddaughter,” from İlker Çatak (“Yellow Letters”), whose “Yellow Letters” has emerged as an early Berlin […]

Hungarian director Kornél Mundruczó is directing Amy Adams in the Berlinale competition film 'At the Sea', which is noted as potentially his most accessible work despite his 'blacklisted' status in Hungary.

Asked if the Berlin International Film Festival should take a stand on Gaza, jury president Wim Wenders said it must "stay out of politics." Not everyone agrees.

Film Movement has acquired the North American distribution rights for Anthony Chen’s Berlinale Competition film 'We Are All Strangers', planning a theatrical release for the first Singaporean movie to compete at Berlinale.

Bad Unicorn, a Romanian film distribution company, has been named the European Film Distributor of the Year at Berlinale 2026, a significant achievement for the country's cinema industry.

New project, Hear Me Now, will gather testimony of former pupils and staff of multiple schools in Dublin and Tipperary

Gesinnungsprüfungen, "Berlinale"-Knatsch: Bei der Eröffnung der Leipziger Buchmesse wurde der gelernte Journalist Weimer mit einem Pfeikonzert empfangen

The 28th edition of the Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival in Greece comes to an end this weekend with Sunday’s awards ceremony, where the top prize of the Golden Alexander will be…

El certamen de cine independiente norteamericano exhibirá estrenos estatales, filmes premiados y una retrospectiva dedicada a los hermanos Ross

Documenta, Nan Goldin-Schau, Berlinale: Gibt es einen Ausweg aus dem Kulturkampf?

German-Turkish director İlker Çatak, whose “Yellow Letters” recently won the Berlin Film Festival’s Golden Bear, has weighed in on the recommendations made by Germany’s culture ministry after it Berlinale chief Tricia Tuttle came under fire earlier this week Tuttle’s leadership came under threat after the 2026 edition of the festival was overshadowed by political debate, with […]

Anklager om folkemord fik minister til at udvandre fra prisfest. Nu får stor ballade under Tysklands største kulturbegivenhed konsekvenser.

SHE received a series of new guidelines for conduct.

Tricia Tuttle remains head of the Berlinale, and Wolfram Weimer's demands have shrunk to recommendations: This is the result of the negotiations about the future of the film festival.

Tear-streaked faces, standing ovations, affected silence: At the premiere of his new film 'Four Minus Three' at this year's Berlinale, the multi-award-winning...

The German Minister of Culture has said it welcomes Tricia Tuttle’s willingness to remain on as the director Of The Berlinale but with recommendations attached.

Film festival chiefs from around the world have signed a joint statement in support of Berlin Film Festival supremo Tricia Tuttle, whose future will be debated at a meeting of its governing body…

Tricia Tuttle wants to remain the director of the Berlinale – and preserve its "institutional independence."

There had recently been a dispute surrounding the Berlinale and its director: Now Director Tuttle has spoken out. She wants to remain in office.

Statements for Palestine and genocide accusations - the Berlinale closing gala causes fierce discussions. It also concerns the professional future of festival director Tuttle. What happened?

One of the ironies of the calls for 'leaving politics aside' at this year’s Berlinale was the choice of opening film, 'No Good Men,' about a female cameraperson’s fight to be recog...

Culture Minister Weimer: "Tricia Tuttle told me on Tuesday that she could hardly continue the Berlinale in this poisoned atmosphere."

Ob die Berlinale-Direktorin Tricia Tuttle geht oder bleibt, ist weiterhin unbestätigt. Klar ist nur: Die Empörungsspirale hat das Festival in eine Grundsatzkrise gestürzt.

Gespräche über Ausrichtung der Berlinale und Zukunft von Tuttle nach Umgang mit Nahostkonflikt. Deutscher Kanzler Merz ruft zu rascher Klärung auf

Ein Gerücht und seine Folgen: Die „Bild“-Zeitung behauptete diese Woche in einer Schlagzeile, die Berlinale-Intendantin müsse gehen. Eine dürre Nachricht – Tricia Tuttle bleibt im Amt. Das ist gut so.

The Ministry of Culture meets with the director, Tricia Tuttle, to study her continuity in the position after one of the award winners accused the German government of complicity with the…

Filmmakers Back Berlinale Head After pro-Palestinian Speeches Threaten Ouster Haaretz

Tilda Swinton among those to sign petition supporting Tricia Tuttle, who reportedly faces sack after pro-Palestine speeches at gala Prominent directors and actors have rallied in support of the…

Wie politisch darf Kino sein? Der Leiter des Luxembourg City Film Festival äußerst sich zu den aktuellen Diskussionen rund um die mögliche Absetzung der Berlinale-Chefin.

El Ministerio de Cultura aplaza la decisión ante el masivo respaldo a Tricia Tuttle de cientos de artistas y profesionales del cine, alemanes y extranjeros, desde que trascendió el plan de…

The head of the Berlinale Film Festival, Tuttle, will remain in office for the time being. This was announced by a spokesman for Minister of State for Culture Weimer.

Israeli filmmakers have expressed their support in an open letter for the director of the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale), Tricia Tuttle, who might be fired due to her silence on the…

German culture officials plan to summon organisers of the Berlin film festival Thursday after the event was rocked this year by controversy over the Israel-Palestinian conflict and Gaza war. Bild dail

Germany's State Secretary for Culture, Wolfram Weimer, has called an extraordinary meeting of the state's cultural events organization to discuss the potential dismissal of the Berlinale director due to alleged antisemitic incidents at the recently concluded film festival.

Ředitelka Berlinale Tricia Tuttleová, která vyhlášený mezinárodní filmový festival vede od dubna 2024, odejde z funkce. Ve středu to napsal deník Bild, podle kterého je důvodem antisemitský skandál př

AfroBerlin markets itself as an EFM-related networking site that links African and diaspora businesses and film. 2026 is particularly pertinent since its themes — legacy, access, and systems — explicitly reflect the issues that young Nigerian filmmakers are facing… The panels, which are taken from the official Day One and Day Two programme pages, resemble […] The post Berlinale 2026: A hinge moment for Nigerian filmmaking?, By Mudi Yahaya appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

“Not a Hero” follows a young boy traveling from city to village, exploring the quiet, everyday courage found in vulnerability, honesty, and pause. Through Rima Das’s signature realism and child-centri

Anthony Chen’s Berlinale competition title “We Are All Strangers” has proven to be a hot title, with Paris-based Paradise City Sales locking in distribution partners across the world. The film made history as the first Singaporean entry ever to compete in Berlin’s main competition section. Among the deals closed are ARP Selection (France), Curzon (U.K. […]

Ein moralischer Furor bestimmt das Festival und lässt die Filme verschwinden. Die Berlinale-Leitung sollte sich künftig besser gegen ideologische Übergriffe wappnen.

The Czech film 'If Pigeons Turned to Gold' secured two awards at the Berlinale, including Best Documentary, marking the first time a Czech film has won this honor since its inception in 2017.

The Berlinale hit film 'Truly Naked' explores real intimacy, contrasting it with the fantasy often portrayed in pornography, according to adult performer Alessa Savage.

The Berlinale film festival has concluded, celebrating two German winners, though the awards gala was overshadowed by political threats.

Leo Černic's short animated film 'Cosmonauts' received one of four awards from the official jury at the 76th Berlinale, earning a nomination for the European Film Award.

Carsten Schneider criticized a pro-Palestinian speech at the Berlinale closing ceremony and left the awards ceremony in protest, marking another incident in a series of controversies during the film festival.

The Berlinale Film Festival concluded with a politically charged night, featuring pro-Palestinian speeches and a Golden Bear award, alongside a special mention for a Luxembourgish co-production.

The Berlinale closing gala was overshadowed by an accusation of genocide against the German federal government, prompting Environment Minister Carsten Schneider to demonstratively leave the hall during a director's speech.

Jury awards for Emin Alper's political drama "Salvation" and Lance Hammer's family drama "Queen at Sea".

Catak's previous film, 'The Teachers' Lounge,' also received great critical acclaim and was nominated for an Oscar.

Slovenia was represented in the competitive program Perspektive and the short film program, but did not receive any major awards.

Berlinale director Tricia Tuttle delivered an emotional speech at the festival's closing ceremony, acknowledging the challenging and politically charged atmosphere that dominated this year's event.

Former films sales and acquisitions exec Sata Cissokho made her debut as the new head of the Berlinale’s World Cinema Fund (WCF) this year, replacing Vincenzo Bugno who stepped down at the end of 2025 after 21 years in the job. Launched in 2004 as a joint initiative between the festival and the German Federal […]

African filmmakers at the Berlinale festival presented bold stories addressing themes from migration and queer identity to ancestral mythology, confronting repression and celebrating diverse narratives.

A Tunisian director rejected a Berlinale award on stage, demanding accountability for what she described as Israel's genocidal war in Gaza.

The director of 'The Voice of Hind Rajab' declined an award at the Berlin International Film Festival following the presence of an Israeli general.

Two female filmmakers from Iran and Afghanistan are debuting bold films at the Berlinale, expressing the injustice they've experienced in their home countries through contrasting genres.

“Nothing ever happens by chance,” Alpine hut guardian Suzanne (Anne Coesens) tells her guest (Yoann Zimmer) as they both share the journeys that led them to the remote setting of “Forest High” (“Forêt

Berlin-based sales company M-Appeal has secured additional international distribution deals for Muriel d’Ansembourg’s film 'Truly Naked,' following strong positive reception at the Berlinale.

Tilda Swinton and Javier Bardem among actors and directors expressing dismay at Berlinale's 'anti-Palestinian racism'.

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.

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.

Japan showcased nine films at this year's Berlinale, with a special 'Japan Night' event dedicated to highlighting projects from emerging directors and producers.

Berlinale head Tricia Tuttle suggests that political backlash and 'gotcha moments' risk weakening the film festival's integrity.

For director Kornél Mundruczó his latest feature At the Sea, which stars Amy Adams and premieres In Competition in Berlin tonight, is an incredibly personal film.  The Hungarian director, who says he is “still in my cultural exile”, reveals that the idea for this “hidden drama” was born after he left his home country. He had […]

The Film Heritage Foundation has restored Arundhati Roy and Pradip Krishen's 1989 Indian cult film 'In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones,' which is now making its debut at the Berlinale.

An Afghan feature opens the Berlin International Film Festival, while stars including Pamela Anderson, Ethan Hawke and John Turturro are expected on the red carpet.

The Berlinale head defended Wim Wenders after Arundhati Roy criticized his comments, stating that artists should not be pressured into soundbites.

A new film, 'Plan contraplan/Shot Reverse Shot,' premiered at the Berlinale festival, featuring photojournalist Edward Serotta's recollections of being trailed by Romania's secret police in the 1980s, based on their declassified files.

Paradise City Sales has closed territorial deals on “Wolfram,” Warwick Thornton’s Berlinale competition entry, as a trailer for the film is released.

The stars shine brightest off the red carpet. Our photographers caught them after the Berlinale premieres.

Kristen Stewart is set to preside over the competition jury of the fourth edition of the Biarritz Nouvelles Vagues Festival which showcases films about youth in Southwestern France. Stewart, who made her directorial debut last year with “The Chronology of Water,” will head a jury comprising of eight international talent. She previously headed the Berlinale […]

EXCLUSIVE: Altered Innocence has acquired North American rights to Matapanki, the debut feature from Chilean filmmaker Diego “Mapache” Fuentes.

Die Streitigkeiten rund um Gaza lassen in Vergessenheit geraten, wie fragwürdig das politische Mandat von Künstlerinnen und Kopfarbeitern mitunter ist

Nach dem törichten Vorgehen bei der Berlinale passiert dem Kulturstaatsminister der zweite schwere Unfall auf dem Gebiet der Meinungsfreiheit. Diesmal trifft es die Buchhandlungen.

Sandra Hüller won Berlin's best performance Silver Bear for 'Rose,' with Tom Courtenay and Anna Calder-Marshall sharing best supporting performance honors for 'Queen at Sea.'

Following the brouhaha around whether art should be divorced from politics at the Berlinale, the organizers of the 8th Joburg Film Festival at Tuesday night’s opener were adamant that all voices and…

The festival received "recommendations" from its supervisory board after a controversial fest, but refuted claims that Berlin will be required to impose a new code of conduct for future events.

Tricia Tuttle came under fire following pro-Palestinian speeches by Berlinale award winners at this year's awards gala.

A diverse group of film festival directors, including longtime Cannes head Thierry Frémaux, has published a letter in support of Berlinale chief Tricia Tuttle following reports in the German press…

American Tricia Tuttle has been leading the renowned film festival since 2024. After accusations and controversies, she has committed: She wants to continue. But by no means all questions have been clarified.

“Everything is politics. But more than ever, art is politics because you don’t get to make art in a fascist state" The post CMAT hits out at Berlinale distancing themselves from politics: “It’s…

Berlinale director Tricia Tuttle is reportedly considering her future leadership of the world-renowned film festival, according to Germany's Minister of Culture.

It was not the first time that pro-Palestinian demonstrations disturbed and divided the Berlin film festival.

The last Berlinale film festival caused a media storm because, according to jury head Wim Wenders, cinema should distance itself from politics.

"Discussions about the direction of the Berlinale will continue in the coming days," said the German government. More than 500 people working at the festival came out on Thursday in defense of Tricia Tuttle.

With German politicians calling for her head and hundreds of filmmakers rallying to her defense, the debate consuming Berlin risks drowning out the films themselves.

Der Abgang von Tricia Tuttle als Intendantin der Berliner Filmfestspiele bleibt ein Gerücht.

The German federal government confirms Tricia Tuttle as Berlinale director but wants to continue the "conversation" with her. More composure would be appropriate.

Hundreds of filmmakers, including acclaimed director Tom Tykwer, actor Tilda Swinton and former jury head and filmmaker Todd Haynes, have signed an open letter opposing the possibl...

French director Alain Gomis‘ “DAO,” a sprawling family epic which world premiered in competition at the Berlin Film Festival, has been acquired by Janus Films for North American distribution. Represented internationally by The Party Film Sales, the film marked Gomis’ return to the Berlinale nine years after winning the Silver Bear for “Félicité.” Gomis’ sixth feature, […]

What happens after the debates about the Berlinale? A crisis meeting of the supervisory board has not yet brought a decision, according to the government.

Berlinale head Tricia Tuttle is reportedly on the verge of resigning. Now, 700 filmmakers and the German Film Academy are publicly declaring their support for her.

German State Secretary for Culture Wolfram Weimer today convened an extraordinary meeting of the State Organization for Cultural Events, which is responsible for the Berlinale, where due to…

A petition in support of Tricia Tuttle, festival director of the Berlin Film Festival, has now grown to almost 700 film business insiders including directors, producers and actors. Among the signatori

EXCLUSIVE: Professionals from across the international film industry mobilized quickly this evening to draft and sign an open letter in defence of Berlinale head Tricia Tuttle after reports in a Germa

Tricia Tuttle posiert mit der Filmcrew von „Chronicles From the Siege“ mit der palästinensischen Flagge für Fotos. Die Folge: Der Kulturstaatsminister möchte die Berlinale-Chefin entlassen.

The Berlin Film Festival has responded to separate claims by German politicians that pro-Palestinian speeches at its closing ceremony on Saturday were “unacceptable”, “antisemitic” and “malicious” in tone. “According to our understanding, everything that was said on Saturday, was within the bounds of free speech laws in Germany,” the festival wrote in response to questions […]

The Berlinale film festival saw a strong Bulgarian presence, with a dystopian black comedy film by Gore Verbinski, 'Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die,' criticizing the consequences of artificial intelligence.

A Palestinian award-winner's accusation that Germany has supported genocide sparked political after the closing gala, while others criticized the festival's attempts to remain neutral on Gaza.

The 76th Berlin Film Festival has concluded, awarding the Golden and Silver Bears. The festival was marked by political messages, with 22 films competing for the main prize.

The Film Centre of Montenegro participated in the European Film Market (EFM) at the 76th Berlinale, securing concrete agreements and generating growing interest from European partners for Montenegrin cinematography.

During his acceptance speech at the Berlinale film festival, director Abdallah Alkhatib referred to the German government as a 'partner in the genocide in Gaza,' leading to outrage and a walkout by Federal Environment Minister Schneider.

The Berlinale film festival is marked by political tension after director Abdal Al-Hatib publicly accused Germany of being a 'partner' and expressed deep concern for the people of Palestine, despite being a refugee in Germany.

The German political drama 'Yellow Letters' by director Ilker Catak was awarded the Golden Bear for best film at the 76th Berlinale, where Sandra Hüller also won Best Actress for her role in 'Rose'.

The Berlin Film Festival concluded with Turkish filmmakers securing both the Golden and Silver Bears, with the best film reportedly reflecting events in Belgrade.

A collection of photographs captures diverse global events from the past week, including dancing, prayer, snow, and floods, highlighting moments from the Berlinale to submerged churches.

A Turkish film about political persecution won the Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival, where several award winners used their acceptance speeches to advocate for Palestinians, despite the jury president's earlier call for filmmakers to avoid politics.

Die Filmfestspiele enden mit einem Sieger und einer Siegerin aus Deutschland. Auch in diesem Jahr hat die Berlinale die Kurve gekriegt, aber in Zukunft braucht sie mehr als Rückgrat und Glück. Eine Bi

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The Berlinale film festival's closing ceremony was marked by multiple award winners condemning Israel's actions in Gaza, describing them as 'genocide', and criticizing the US and German governments.

Independent juries at the 2026 Berlinale film festival have announced their favorite titles, with 'Soumsoum, The Night of the Stars' winning the Fipresci Honor and 'Moscas' receiving the Ecumenical Jury award.

Beth de Araújo, director of the award-winning film 'Josephine,' emphasizes the importance of shifting shame from victims to perpetrators of sexual abuse.

Director Tobias Nölle discusses the challenges and freedoms of filming his Berlinale film 'Tristan Forever' on Tristan da Cunha, one of the world's most remote inhabited islands.

Filmmakers at the Berlinale festival discussed the need for new heroes and announced their new series, 'All Heroes Are Bastards,' which features migrants gaining superpowers to fight injustice, born out of a sense of powerlessness.

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.

(ANSA) - BERLINO, 18 FEB - The world of cinema, but also of institutions, culture, and art, gathered at the Italian Embassy in Berlin for the traditional evening organized on the occasion of the Berlinale. According to a note from the diplomatic headquarters, guests this year included Senator and Undersecretary of State for Culture Lucia Borgonzoni; Antonio Saccone, president of Cinecittà; Giorgio Carlo Brugnoni, general director of Cinema and Audiovisual at the MIC; and Roberto Stabile, head of special projects, General Directorate for Cinema at the MIC/Cinecittà. The event, which was very well attended, also featured directors, actors, and other personalities from the world of cinema. The reception was accompanied by music from Italian DJ Budino and the Italian-German band Maiorano. In collaboration with the Costa Archive, a small exhibition of original photographs by photojournalist Paolo Costa, who worked alongside Tazio Secchiaroli in the 1960s, was also set up. In the afternoon, Ambassador Fabrizio Bucci visited the European Film Market, one of the three main meeting points for the international film industry, which was attended by 266 Italian companies in the sector: figures that demonstrate the strength and vitality of the Italian audiovisual industry on the international scene. The Berlinale reception is part of a wider program of initiatives that the embassy dedicates to cinema, including meetings and presentations—such as that of the Netflix series Il Gattopardo—as well as thematic reviews. The "Ciak si gira" review took place in the summer and the Winterkino review is currently underway. As for the Berlinale, there were three co-productions with Italian participation in this year's official program: two in competition, Nina Roza by Geneviève Dulude-De Celles, a Canada-Italy-Bulgaria-Belgium co-production, and RosebushPruning by Karim Ainouz, a Germany-Italy-Spain-UK co-production, and one in Perspectives, The Red Hangar by Juan Pablo Sallato, a Chile-Argentina-Italy co-production. Other Italian co-productions worth mentioning include: Cosmonauts, an animated short film by Leo Černic, a Slovenia-Italy co-production (Berlinale Shorts section); Mambo Kids, a short film by Emanuele Tresca (Generation 14+ section); Wax & Gold by Adama Bineta Sow in the Berlinale Special section; and L'Uomo più bello del mondo (The Most Beautiful Man in the World) by Paolo Baiguera in the Forum Special section. Finally, in the Forum section, we find On Our Own, directed by Tudor Cristian Jurgiu (a Romanian-Italian production). Read article...

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