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?
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.”
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.
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.
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,
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.
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Festival Favorite Bi Gan Mentored the Dreamy Berlin Coming-of-Age Premiere ‘The Botanist’ to Bloom: Watch the Teaser
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Berlin police break up pro-Palestine protest after Arabic chants heard, in violation of permit
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