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New post-WW1 fiction reflects on an igniting conflict between the West and Iran

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, February 2019

Inspired by actual events in 1924 Persia, In the Shadow of the Kingmakers brings voice to the human sufferings of the political lust for domination (PRESS RELEASE) Santa Barbara, CA, USA, 12-Feb-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Amid growing conflicts between the West and … Read the full press release

NATIVe – A Journey into Indigenous Cinema during the 69th Berlinale is screening 16 short and feature-length documentary and fiction films from the Pacific region

PRESS RELEASE -- 17, January 2019

(PRESS RELEASE) BERLIN, 17-Jan-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — In 2019, NATIVe – A Journey into Indigenous Cinema is screening 16 short and feature-length fiction and documentary films from the Pacific region. Characteristic of the programme is the presence of women on both sides of … Read the full press release

The top chefs of the 13th Culinary Cinema at the 69th Berlinale are Haya Molcho, Angela Hartnett, The Duc Ngo, Kiko Moya and Sebastian Frank

PRESS RELEASE -- 17, January 2019

(PRESS RELEASE) BERLIN, 17-Jan-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — The 13th Culinary Cinema will be held under the motto “A Taste for Balance” from February 10 to 15, 2019. Ten documentaries and two fiction films focussing on the relationship between food, culture, and politics are … Read the full press release

Berlinale Co-Production Market: submissions now accepted for new feature-length film projects in need of co-producers and financiers

PRESS RELEASE -- 29, August 2018

BERLIN, 29-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Until October 10, experienced producers from around the world may submit new feature-length film projects in need of co-producers and financiers to the 16th Berlinale Co-Production Market (February 9 – 13, 2019). The project budget should be between … Read the full press release

Films announced for the Competition and Berlinale Special at The 68th Berlin International Film Festival

PRESS RELEASE -- 24, January 2018

BERLIN, 24-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Another five films have been invited to take part in the Competition of the 68th Berlin International Film Festival. 23 of the 24 titles in the Competition have already been selected, 19 of the 24 films will be competing … Read the full press release

Wieland Speck will contribute to Berlinale as Consultant of the Official Programme

PRESS RELEASE -- 23, August 2017

BERLIN, 23-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Wieland Speck, until now head of the Berlinale’s Panorama section, will in the future be contributing his extensive range of expertise on film to the Berlinale as Consultant of the Official Programme. Starting in 1982, Wieland Speck … Read the full press release

Films from the Berlinale Competition, Panorama, Forum and Generation sections at the Radio Eins Open-Air Cinema in Friedrichshain

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, July 2017

BERLIN, 12-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — From July 20 to 23, 2017, film fans will have another opportunity to see audience favourites and winning films from the Berlinale Competition, Panorama, Forum and Generation sections: under the stars and before their German cinema … Read the full press release

14th Morelia International Film Festival in Mexico dedicates an entire programme to Berlin International Film Festival

PRESS RELEASE -- 29, September 2016

BERLIN, 29-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — On the occasion of the “Year of Germany in Mexico 2016/2017”, the 14th Morelia International Film Festival (October 21-30, 2016), with the support of the Goethe-Institut, is dedicating an entire programme to the Berlin International Film … Read the full press release

The 14th Festival Internacional de Cine de Morelia in Mexico to dedicate an entire programme to the Berlin International Film Festival

PRESS RELEASE -- 1, July 2016

BERLIN, 01-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — On the occasion of the “Year of Germany in Mexico 2016/2017”, the 14th Festival Internacional de Cine de Morelia in Mexico (October 21-30, 2016) is dedicating an entire programme to the Berlin International Film Festival. The … Read the full press release

66TH BERLINALE: European Film Market (EFM) will open its doors on February 11, 2016

PRESS RELEASE -- 16, December 2015

BERLIN, 16-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — As the first film market of the year, the European Film Market (EFM), part of the 66th Berlin International Film Festival, will open its doors on February 11, 2016. The exhibition spaces at Martin-Gropius-Bau and … Read the full press release

66TH BERLINALE: Names of Berlinale Shorts International Jury 2016 unveiled

PRESS RELEASE -- 16, December 2015

BERLIN, 16-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The members of the Berlinale Shorts International Jury are three filmmakers and artists whose works are committed to the short film format. The Jury will award the Golden and the Silver Bear, as well as … Read the full press release

The Republic of Korea awarded its Order of Cultural Merit, the Eungwan Medal, to Berlinale Director Dieter Kosslick in Berlin

PRESS RELEASE -- 25, February 2015

BERLIN, 25-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The government of the Republic of Korea is awarding its Order of Cultural Merit, the Eungwan Medal, to Berlinale Director Dieter Kosslick at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Berlin today, on February 23, … Read the full press release

12th annual Berlinale Co-Production Market: 36 new feature film projects from 28 countries will be presented

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, January 2015

BERLIN, 12-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — At the 12th annual Berlinale Co-Production Market (February 8 – 10, 2015), 36 new feature film projects from 28 countries will be presented. In addition, five renowned international production companies will be introduced as part … Read the full press release

The Berlinale Co-Production Market and Eurimages to introduce two new measures to promote European film projects and producers during Berlinale 2015

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, January 2015

BERLIN, 12-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Berlinale Co-Production Market (February 8 to 10, 2015) and Eurimages will be ramping up their existing partnership during the 2015 Berlinale by introducing two new measures to promote European film projects and producers. The … Read the full press release

The ‘Retrospective’ of the 65th Berlin International Film Festival will celebrate the 100th anniversary of colour film process: Color by Technicolor

PRESS RELEASE -- 13, November 2014

BERLIN, 13-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Retrospective of the 65th Berlin International Film Festival promises to be an opulent colour spectacle. It will celebrate the 100th anniversary of a colour film process that has become a legend far beyond Hollywood: … Read the full press release

Berlinale’s European Film Market platform to provide creators and producers of television series with opportunity to present, sell and buy new high-profile television content

PRESS RELEASE -- 9, October 2014

BERLIN, 9-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — As of February 2015, Berlinale’s industry platform – theEuropean Film Market (EFM) with its Berlinale Co-Production Market division – will provide creators and producers of television series with the opportunity to present, sell and buy … Read the full press release

Berlinale Co-Production Market 2015: Deadline for submission of new feature film projects is on October 22

PRESS RELEASE -- 10, September 2014

BERLIN, 10-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Until October 22, experienced producers from around the world may submit new feature film projects to the Berlinale Co-Production Market 2015. With budgets between one and twenty million euros, the projects should be suitable for … Read the full press release

Florian Weghorn appointed the new programme manager for Berlinale Talents

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, July 2014

BERLIN, 14-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — On July 1, 2014, Florian Weghorn took over as programme manager for Berlinale Talents. Weghorn was formerly deputy head of the section Generation. Together with project manager Christine Tröstrum, Florian Weghorn will be responsible for the general direction … Read the full press release

Berlinale Talents 2014’s focus was the art of storytelling and finding innovative, playful approaches to content

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, February 2014

Berlin, Germany, 14-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Guided by the theme “Ready to Play? Breaking the rules”, Berlinale Talents took place for the twelfth time from February 8 to 13, with 300 selected Talents and 150 experts, at the HAU Hebbel am Ufer in Berlin. … Read the full press release

Superb line-up of stars at the 64th Berlin International Film Festival

PRESS RELEASE -- 11, February 2014

Berlin, Germany, 11-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — After getting off to an exuberant start with the opening film, Wes Anderson’s The Grand Budapest Hotel, the days that followed saw a superb line-up of stars: Bob Balaban, Christian Bale, Moritz Bleibtreu, Hugh Bonneville, Pierce Brosnan, … Read the full press release