Berlin film fest
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Iran freedom struggle stars at Berlin film fest
Feb 19, 2023The Berlin film festival, which has a history of supporting Iran’s persecuted independent filmmakers, is highlighting the struggle for fundamental rights among its populace through a number of screenings, activities, and a red carpet protest. Golshifteh... -
Berlin film fest opens with spotlight on Iran and Ukraine
Feb 16, 2023Before a jam-packed schedule featuring films about Iran and Ukraine, the Berlinale, Europe’s first significant film festival of the year, kicks off on Thursday with a comedy starring Anne Hathaway, Marisa Tomei, and Peter Dinklage. With... -
Spanish agricultural drama ‘Alcarras’ wins Berlin film fest
Feb 17, 2022On Wednesday, the 72nd Berlin International Film Festival awarded the Golden Bear to Carla Simon’s semi-autobiographical drama “Alcarras,” about a family of peach farmers fighting for their future. For the first time in two years, the... -
Berlin film fest to drop sex distinctions in awards
Aug 25, 2020There will be no more separate Silver Bear awards for best actor and best actress at the Berlin film festival in the future, Berlin film fest organizers declared on Monday, stating they want to exclude forms... -
Recent winners of the Berlin film fest’s Golden Bear
Feb 18, 2017News Hour: The Golden Bear prize for best picture will be awarded Saturday at the 67th Berlin film festival by a jury led by Hollywood director Paul Verhoeven. Here are the winners over the past decade...