The film portrays an episode during the First World War when an Italian general tries to recapture – or rather, instructs his troops to recapture – a small mountain that had been conquered by the ...

<em class="tit1">beneath the placid lake</em> is a projection-based installation that examines the multilayered spatial, social, and cultural aftermath of ...

Jing Haase holds a master’s degree in film and German language, culture and literature. During and after her time at university, she worked for festivals in many capacities, ranging from driver to ...

World premieres are prioritised (see General Information on Premiere Status). German films must be world premieres to be eligible for Berlinale Shorts. The film’s country of origin is determined by ...

Das Festival gliedert sich in die folgenden Sektionen sowie eine variierende Anzahl an Sonderveranstaltungen.

The Berlin International Film Festival (hereafter referred to as the “Berlinale”) is a major public cultural event and a unique place for interaction with a film-loving public. With the participation ...

All streams and videos of the 75th Berlinale on demand.

With the Berlinale 2025, we invite all our guests, the film teams and our audience to participate in an exchange of views on complex and sometimes challenging topics. This information page provides ...

The Berlinale is a unique place of artistic exploration and entertainment. It is one of the largest public film festivals in the world, attracting tens of thousands of visitors from around the globe ...

Jury Statement: O último azul explores age, freedom, self-determination, and friendship in a dystopian and hostile world with a cheerful and colorful approach – a true gem of hope at this year’s ...

Diamant, a 15-year-old girl from Dakar, dreams of making films. But her family has other plans for her future. Faced with decisions about her life being made without her consent, Diamant confides in ...

Die Brüder Philipp (12) und Tobias (9) wachsen Anfang der 2000er in der ostdeutschen Provinz auf. Die Familie baut ein Haus. Der hagere Uwe, der auf der Baustelle hilft, ist plötzlich tot. Sein ...