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Germany holds virtual Berlinale film festival

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 13:37:38 +0100

With theatres shuttered due to the coronavirus outbreak, Europe’s first major cinema showcase of the year begins in Berlin on Monday.

Five events not to miss in Germany this weekend

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 16:42:47 +0200

Whether it’s film festivals, vintage fairs or Oktoberfest parties, there’s lots going on in Germany this weekend, September 27th-29th.

Star-studded line-up unveiled for this year's Berlinale film fest

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 16:12:42 +0100

New movies starring Diane Kruger, Martin Freeman and Catherine Deneuve and features directed by Hollywood actors Jonah Hill and Casey Affleck will take the spotlight at next month's Berlin film festival.

Hungarian slaughterhouse love story wins Berlin fest Golden Bear

Mon, 20 Feb 2017 09:20:03 +0100

Hungary's "On Body and Soul", a tender love story set in a slaughterhouse, won the Golden Bear top prize Saturday at the Berlin film festival, Europe's first major cinema showcase of the year.

Iran win at Berlinale a 'free speech triumph'

Mon, 16 Feb 2015 10:41:39 +0100

The Berlin film festival wrapped up Sunday after awarding its Golden Bear top prize to Iranian dissident director Jafar Panahi, in a move hailed as a triumph for freedom of expression.

Wenders takes Golden Bear for a lifetime in film

Fri, 13 Feb 2015 11:56:46 +0100

Renowned director German Wim Wenders was presented with the Berlinale's Golden Bear for a lifetime of movie achievements on Thursday evening.

Stars shine in Berlinale weekend events

Mon, 09 Feb 2015 12:54:03 +0100

PHOTO GALLERY: Berlinale continued its parade of stars in the German capital as celebrities debuted their new films in fancy suits and dresses over the weekend for the 65th Berlin Film Festival.

Roll out the red carpet: Berlinale begins tonight

Thu, 05 Feb 2015 14:39:32 +0100

The 65th Berlin film festival opens Thursday with Oscar winner Juliette Binoche starring as an early 20th-century Arctic explorer in Spanish director Isabel Coixet's period drama "Nobody Wants the Night" to kick off a bevy of women-led films playing in Berlin.

Five spots for Berlinale celeb-spotting

Wed, 04 Feb 2015 11:26:01 +0100

Want to do some star gawking? Berlin's film festival, Berlinale, is the place to do it if you happen to be in the German capital for the next two weeks. Here are some places to stake out with your autograph book and camera.

Film fest underway after grand opening

Tue, 27 May 2014 19:25:00 +0200

The Hong Kong film festival is in full swing in the German capital after over 200 guests from government, industry and the press attended the opening night reception last Wednesday.

Waltz joins Berlin film festival jury

Tue, 14 Jan 2014 16:31:00 +0100

Double Oscar-winning Austrian actor Christoph Waltz, Hong Kong heart-throb Tony Leung and French filmmaker Michel Gondry will be jurors at next month's Berlin film festival.

Argentine film takes top Teddy award as Berlinale prizes approach

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 12:02:00 +0100

The first prizes of the Berlin film festival were awarded on Friday night, with the Teddy Award for best gay and lesbian film going to the Argentine melodrama Ausente.

Polanski and Turkish film win Berlinale prizes

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 10:10:00 +0100

The 60th Berlin Film Festival wrapped up Sunday after crowning Roman Polanski best director for the political thriller "The Ghost Writer" and giving the Golden Bear top prize to a Turkish family drama.

Favourites chew their nails as Berlinale reaches climax

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 12:41:00 +0100

Roman Polanski's political thriller "The Ghost Writer" and gritty dramas from Romania and Russia were tipped as favourites to win the Golden Bear top prize Saturday at the 60th Berlin Film Festival.