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Golden and Silver Bears, the awards of the Berlin International Film Festival.
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Berlinale

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Every year, the film industry gathers for the Berlin International Film Festival, the Berlinale. The fest features films of every genre, length and format. An international jury awards the Golden Bear to the best film.

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Claudia Cardinale

Claudia Cardinale turns 85

Claudia Cardinale turns 85

Known as CC, she is Italy's counterpart to France's BB, Brigitte Bardot. Now, Claudia Cardinale turns 85.
CultureApril 14, 2023
Isabelle Huppert in a glittery dress at the Cannes Festival in 2019.

French actress Isabelle Huppert turns 70

French actress Isabelle Huppert turns 70

Having portrayed diverse and challenging characters in her films, the actor is considered one of the best in the world.
FilmMarch 16, 2023
Golden Bear prize.

Berlinale: Documentary 'On the Adamant' wins Golden Bear

Berlinale: Documentary 'On the Adamant' wins Golden Bear

The film directed by French documentary filmmaker Nicolas Philibert portrays the patients of a psychiatric facility.
FilmFebruary 25, 2023
Film still 'On the Adamant': A woman points to a detail in a colorful drawing while another person is standing next to her.

Berlinale 2023: Golden and Silver Bear winners

Berlinale 2023: Golden and Silver Bear winners

Along with the Golden Bear awarded to "On the Adamant" by Nicolas Philibert, here are the other prize winners.
FilmFebruary 25, 20238 images
Cate Blanchett surrounded by photographers at the Berlinale.

Berlinale: Glamour and politics on the red carpet

Berlinale: Glamour and politics on the red carpet

Actress Cate Blanchett and director Steven Spielberg are among the guests at the Berlin film festival.
FilmFebruary 24, 202315 images
Berlinale 2023 Steven Spielberg Roter Teppich

Berlinale honors Steven Spielberg for lifetime achievement

Berlinale honors Steven Spielberg for lifetime achievement

Considered one of the most successful directors of all time, the Hollywood titan took home an Honorary Golden Bear.
FilmFebruary 23, 202302:54 min
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In the spotlight

Filmstill from the Danish series "The Shift"

Berlinale Film Series

Gripping plots and fresh perspectives: series productions are catching on at the Berlinale.
FilmFebruary 19, 202204:01 min
Catalan director Carla Simon smiles as she wins the Golden Bear.

Berlinale's top award goes to 'Alcarras'

Catalan director Carla Simon's film is the winner of the Berlin film festival's Golden Bear. Runner-up is Hong Sangsoo.
FilmFebruary 16, 2022
Film still 'Gangubai Kathiawadi': a woman dressed in white with her feet on the table.

Bollywood bets on Alia Bhatt for its next hit

As film "Gangubai Kathiawadi" debuts in Berlin, DW met Indian actor Alia Bhatt, who plays a sex worker turned gangster.
FilmFebruary 16, 2022
Guests arrive on the red carpe for the opening ceremony of the 72nd Berlinale Film Festival.

Berlinale opens with a love letter to cinema

Berlin's famed film festival kicks off with Francois Ozon's "Peter von Kant," a tribute to German director Fassbinder.
FilmFebruary 10, 2022
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German artists call for support of Afghan colleagues

In an open letter, prominent figures from the culture sector asked the government to pledge action.
CultureSeptember 8, 2021