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Blue Flag Awards Announced for Beaches and Marinas Globally
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Blue Flag Awards Announced for Beaches and Marinas Globally

The annual Blue Flag awards have been announced, recognizing 85 beaches and nine marinas in Ireland, with Lahinch notably losing its status. Separately, Greece received 624 Blue Flags, ranking second globally for its awarded coastlines.

Kristen Stewart to Preside Over Biarritz Nouvelles Vagues Festival in France
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Kristen Stewart to Preside Over Biarritz Nouvelles Vagues Festival in France

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 […]

Janus Films Buys Alain Gomis’ Family Epic ‘DAO’ for North America (EXCLUSIVE)
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Janus Films Buys Alain Gomis’ Family Epic ‘DAO’ for North America (EXCLUSIVE)

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, […]

Berlinale Says Pro-Palestinian Speeches At Closing Ceremony Were “Within Bounds Of Free Speech Laws In Germany”
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Berlinale Says Pro-Palestinian Speeches At Closing Ceremony Were “Within Bounds Of Free Speech Laws In Germany”

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 […]

Turkish Film Wins Golden Bear at Politically Charged Berlinale
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Turkish Film Wins Golden Bear at Politically Charged Berlinale

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.

'Yellow Letters' Wins Golden Bear at Berlin Film Festival
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'Yellow Letters' Wins Golden Bear at Berlin Film Festival

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.

Berlinale 2026 Independent Jury Awards Announced
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Berlinale 2026 Independent Jury Awards Announced

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.

The embassy celebrates the Berlinale, the world of cinema hosted by Bucci
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The embassy celebrates the Berlinale, the world of cinema hosted by Bucci

(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...

Berlinale Shifts 2027 Dates, Reports Record Ticket Sales
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Berlinale Shifts 2027 Dates, Reports Record Ticket Sales

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.

Punjab and all things red-hot
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Punjab and all things red-hot

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

Berlinale 2026 Winners Announced
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Berlinale 2026 Winners Announced

The international jury, led by Wim Wenders, announced the Gold and Silver Bear winners at the Berlinale film festival.

Teodora Ana Mihai’s ‘Heysel 85’ Lands Multiple International Deals Following Berlinale Debut 
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Teodora Ana Mihai’s ‘Heysel 85’ Lands Multiple International Deals Following Berlinale Debut 

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 […]

Docuseries Highlights Global Water Scarcity Crisis
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Docuseries Highlights Global Water Scarcity Crisis

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.

‘A New Dawn’: Director Yoshitoshi Shinomiya Talks About His One-of-a-Kind Japanese-French Anime Berlin Golden Bear Contender
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‘A New Dawn’: Director Yoshitoshi Shinomiya Talks About His One-of-a-Kind Japanese-French Anime Berlin Golden Bear Contender

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 […]

Czech Documentary 'Pepa Lubojacki' to Premiere in 2026
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Czech Documentary 'Pepa Lubojacki' to Premiere in 2026

A new Czech documentary film by Pepa Lubojacki, focusing on sibling love and addiction, has won two awards at Berlinale and is set to premiere at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival before its general release in September 2026.

Cannes Film Festival Opens Amid Discussions on AI and Hollywood Presence
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Cannes Film Festival Opens Amid Discussions on AI and Hollywood Presence

The Cannes Film Festival has commenced, featuring discussions among jury members and attendees on topics such as the impact of AI on the film industry and the perceived absence of Hollywood. Various films are set to compete for the Palme d'Or, with some specific titles highlighted.

Berlin Golden Bear Winner İlker Çatak Reacts to German Government Recommendations For Festival: It’s ‘Censorship’
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Berlin Golden Bear Winner İlker Çatak Reacts to German Government Recommendations For Festival: It’s ‘Censorship’

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 […]

Berlinale Director: Tricia Tuttle has won
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Berlinale Director: Tricia Tuttle has won

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.

Berlinale 2026: A hinge moment for Nigerian filmmaking?, By Mudi Yahaya
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Berlinale 2026: A hinge moment for Nigerian filmmaking?, By Mudi Yahaya

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.

Anthony Chen’s Berlin Competition Film ‘We Are All Strangers’ Scores Major Worldwide Deals for Paradise City Sales (EXCLUSIVE)
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Anthony Chen’s Berlin Competition Film ‘We Are All Strangers’ Scores Major Worldwide Deals for Paradise City Sales (EXCLUSIVE)

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. […]

Berlinale Film Festival Awards Announced
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Berlinale Film Festival Awards Announced

The Berlinale Film Festival concluded with 'Yellow Letters' winning the Golden Bear for Best Film, Sandra Hüller receiving the Best Acting Award, and 'Nina Rosa' earning the Silver Bear for Best Screenplay.