Berlin Film Festival looks to revive relevance

When is Berlin Film Festival 2025 and what can we expect?
The Berlin Film Festival, born out of post-war Germany's desire to engage with the world, opens its 75th edition on Thursday. Below are some facts about the festival and the 2025 contenders: WHEN IS THE FESTIVAL?
12 Must-See Movies at the 2025 Berlin Film Festival
From Radu Jude to Richard Linklater, the Berlinale brings fresh new cinema to dark, wintry Germany this February. We pick 12 highlights.
Elon Musk Is Hacking German Politics, and the Berlin Film Festival May Pay the Price
Extremist issues, not the movies, could (once again) be the focus at this year’s Berlinale, and the billionaire broligarch is fanning the flames: “Musk’s actions are quite without precedent.”
Berlin Film Festival looks to revive relevance as politics loom large
Organisers of the Berlin Film Festival hope that politics will not eclipse the movies this time round even as they try to liven up an event that has looked jaded in recent years.
How you can attend Germany's famous Berlinale film festival
Golden and silver Berlinale Bear trophies for the upcoming International Film Festival Berlinale are displayed after they were produced at the Hermann Noack fine art foundry's production site in Berlin on January 20, 2025. (Photo by John MACDOUGALL / AFP)
Tricia Tuttle • Director, Berlin Film Festival
The newly-appointed artistic director talks about her approach to the German festival, as well as its programme, its politics and its future
FACTBOX When is Berlin Film Festival 2025 and what can we expect?
The Berlin Film Festival, born out of post-war Germany's desire to engage with the world, opens its 75th edition on Thursday.
Germany: Countdown to the start of the 75th Berlinale Film Festival
Workers lay out the red carpet for the 75th Berlinale, which begins Thursday with the press conference of the jury, chaired by Todd Haynes, and the presentation of the film 'Das Licht' (The Light) by German director Tom Tykwer.
Berlinale: Ten Arab and Middle Eastern films screening at this year's festival
The Berlin International Film Festival, better known as Berlinale, returns next month for its 75th year. Running from February 13 until February 23, it is one of the first major festivals in a calendar year,
Berlin International Film Festival 2025 - everything you need to know including Tilda Swinton’s honorary award
Several acclaimed directors and films have won the Golden Bear, showcasing the festival’s diverse selection of cinema.
Tom Tykwer on Opening Berlin With ‘Hardcore Political' Film ‘The Light' and Why He's Not Playing the ‘Invitation Game' With Germany's Far-Right Officials (EXCLUSIVE)
Tom Tykwer will soon be opening the 75th Berlin Film Festival with "The Light," a timely tale in which a deeply dysfunctional ...