2022
Festival highlights under the open sky
Berlinale Goes Open Air 2022 impressions captured by photographer Dirk Michael Deckbar
Sophie Hyde
The director of the closing film Good Luck to You, Leo Grande dedicated introductory words to the Berlin audience via video message.
Berlinale Special · Jun 29, 2022
Projection Room
Working in concentration at the Freiluftkino Hasenheide.
Berlinale Special · Jun 29, 2022
Charlotte Grief, Anna Jurzik, Mariette Rissenbeek
The organisers of Berlinale Goes Open Air with the Executive Director of the Berlin International Film Festival.
Berlinale Special · Jun 29, 2022
Julia Vismann, Mariette Rissenbeek
The moderator with the Executive Director of the Berlin International Film Festival before their on-stage conversation on the last night of Berlinale Goes Open Air.
Berlinale Special · Jun 29, 2022
Entrance
The audience lines up on the last evening of Berlinale Goes Open Air at Freiluftkino Hasenheide.
Berlinale Special · Jun 29, 2022
Evening Mood
A Berlinale Shorts programme was screened at the Freiluftkino Hasenheide.
Mars Exalté Histoire pour 2 Trompettes Chhngai Dach Alai Haulout Starfuckers
Berlinale Shorts · Jun 28, 2022
Anna Henckel-Donnersmarck
The curator and head of Berlinale Shorts during her introduction to the short film programme at the Freiluftkino Hasenheide.
Mars Exalté Histoire pour 2 Trompettes Chhngai Dach Alai Haulout Starfuckers
Berlinale Shorts · Jun 28, 2022
Knut Elstermann, Anna Henckel-Donnersmarck
The moderator with the section head on the way to the screen.
Mars Exalté Histoire pour 2 Trompettes Chhngai Dach Alai Haulout Starfuckers
Berlinale Shorts · Jun 28, 2022
Gerhard Groß
Whoever catches wins: The manager of the Hackesche Höfe cinemas, which also includes the Freiluftkino Hasenheide, skillfully tossing a lollipop into the audience.
Mars Exalté Histoire pour 2 Trompettes Chhngai Dach Alai Haulout Starfuckers
Berlinale Shorts · Jun 28, 2022
Screening
The film Sonne by Kurdwin Ayub from the Encounters section was shown.
Encounters · Jun 27, 2022
Audience
On a warm summer evening at the Freiluftkino Hasenheide.
Encounters · Jun 27, 2022
Happy Audience
At the Freiluftkino Hasenheide.
Encounters · Jun 27, 2022
Carlo Chatrian, Julia Vismann
The Artistic Director of the Berlin International Film Festival together with the presenter during the greeting at the Freiluftkino Hasenheide.
Encounters · Jun 27, 2022
Freiluftkino Friedrichshagen
The audience.
Berlinale Special · Jun 24, 2022
Mareike Wegener
The director before the screening of her film Echo.
Perspektive Deutsches Kino · Jun 26, 2022
Sabine Panossian
The cinematographer in conversation before the screening of Echo.
Perspektive Deutsches Kino · Jun 26, 2022
Mariette Rissenbeek
The Executive Director of the Berlin International Film Festival at the Freiluftkino Friedrichshagen.
Perspektive Deutsches Kino · Jun 26, 2022
Mareike Wegener, Sabine Panossian, Mariette Rissenbeek, Knut Elstermann
The director, the cinematographer, the Executive Director of the Berlin International Film Festival and the moderator introduce the film Echo with a discussion on stage.
Perspektive Deutsches Kino · Jun 26, 2022
Mareike Wegener
The director during the introductory talk of her film Echo.
Perspektive Deutsches Kino · Jun 26, 2022
Simulacra and Simulation
The forest in the forest, the animal in the film: Le Chêne by Laurent Charbonnier and Michel Seydoux.
Berlinale Special · Jun 25, 2022
It's alive!
The screen comes to life.
Berlinale Special · Jun 25, 2022
At The Entrance
On the way to the Freiluftkino Friedrichshagen.
Berlinale Special · Jun 25, 2022
Carlo Chatrian, Julia Vismann
The Artistic Director of the Berlin International Film Festival and the presenter focused before the introduction to the film Le Chêne by Laurent Charbonnier and Michel Seydoux.
Berlinale Special · Jun 25, 2022
Maggie Peren
The director addressed introductory words to her audience via video message.
Berlinale Special · Jun 24, 2022
Freiluftkino Friedrichshagen
The audience arrives.
Berlinale Special · Jun 24, 2022
Panorama
The idyllic Freiluftkino Friedrichshagen.
Berlinale Special · Jun 24, 2022
Anton Kaiser, Florian Koerner von Gustorf, Max Linz, Jeremy Mockridge
The two producers with the director (front right) and the actor (back) before the screening of L' état et moi at ARTE Sommerkino Schloss Charlottenburg.
Forum · Jun 23, 2022
Lined up
At the ARTE Sommerkino Schloss Charlottenburg.
Forum · Jun 23, 2022
Cristina Nord, Max Linz, Jeremy Mockridge
The actor listens captivated to his director.
Forum · Jun 23, 2022
Florian Koerner von Gustorf, Max Linz, Cristina Nord
The producer engaged in conversation with the section head of the Forum, the director leaning in the background.
Forum · Jun 23, 2022
Max Linz
The director of the film L' état et moi, which ran in the Forum programme.
Forum · Jun 23, 2022
360 Degrees
At the ARTE Sommerkino Schloss Charlottenburg.
Forum · Jun 23, 2022
Carlo Chatrian, Petra Welteroth, Jöns Jönsson, Knut Elstermann
The Artistic Director of the Berlin International Film Festival with the director and actor of the film Axiom and the moderator of the evening.
Encounters · Jun 22, 2022
Jöns Jönsson
The director of the film Axiom in conversation before the screening.
Encounters · Jun 22, 2022
Knut Elstermann
The moderator during the film discussion before the screening.
Encounters · Jun 22, 2022
Entry
At the ARTE Sommerkino Schloss Charlottenburg.
Encounters · Jun 22, 2022
Carlo Chatrian
The Artistic Director of the Berlin International Film Festival at the ARTE Sommerkino Schloss Charlottenburg.
Encounters · Jun 22, 2022
Jöns Jönsson, Petra Welterothtrian
The director and the actor at the screening of Axiom at ARTE Sommerkino Schloss Charlottenburg.
Encounters · Jun 22, 2022
Michael Stütz, Julia Vismann
The film discussion took place in front of the impressive backdrop of the Schloss Charlottenburg.
Panorama · Jun 21, 2022
Julia Vismann, Michael Stütz
The moderator and the head of the Panorama section during the introductory talk about the film Nelly & Nadine by Magnus Gertten.
Panorama · Jun 21, 2022
ARTE Sommerkino Schloss Charlottenburg
The bear and his friends.
Panorama · Jun 21, 2022
Magnus Gertten
The director addressed introductory words to the Berlin audience via video message.
Panorama · Jun 21, 2022
The bear gives a guest performance at Sommerkino Schloss Charlottenburg
Panorama · Jun 21, 2022
Freiluftkino Rehberge
Welcome to the jungle.
Jun 18, 2022
Audience at the Freiluftkino Rehberge
Jun 18, 2022
Screening at the Freiluftkino Rehberge
Jun 18, 2022
Freiluftkino Rehberge
Panorama shot of the Competition.
Competition · Jun 19, 2022
Screening
The woods have eyes.
Competition · Jun 19, 2022
Maryanne Redpath
The outgoing section head of Generation at the introductory film talk.
Generation · Jun 20, 2022
Freiluftkino Friedrichshain
Since the director of the film could not be present due to illness, the audience sent a bright message.
Panorama · Jun 17, 2022
Cem Kaya
Unfortunately, the director could not be present in person, but joined in via mobile phone.
Panorama · Jun 17, 2022
Audience
During the screening of Aşk, Mark ve Ölüm at Freiluftkino Friedrichshain.
Panorama · Jun 17, 2022
Florian Schewe
The producer of the film at the introductory film talk.
Panorama · Jun 17, 2022
Michael Stütz
The head of the Panorama section in conversation with film guests.
Panorama · Jun 17, 2022
Nellie, Derya Yıldırım, Imran Ayata
The three protagonists before the screening of Aşk, Mark ve Ölüm at Freiluftkino Friedrichshain.
Panorama · Jun 17, 2022
Nicolette Krebitz, Milan Herms
The director and the main actor during the introduction to the film.
A E I O U – Das schnelle Alphabet der Liebe
Competition · Jun 16, 2022
Carlo Chatrian, Nicolette Krebitz, Milan Herms
The Artistic Director of the Berlin International Film Festival with the director of the film A E I O U – A Quick Alphabet of Love and its main actor.
A E I O U – Das schnelle Alphabet der Liebe
Competition · Jun 16, 2022
Anne Lakeberg
During the introduction of the film A E I O U – A Quick Alphabet of Love.
A E I O U – Das schnelle Alphabet der Liebe
Competition · Jun 16, 2022
Carlo Chatrian, Nicolette Krebitz, Anne Lakeberg
The Artistic Director of the Berlin International Film Festival with the director of the film A E I O U – A Quick Alphabet of Love and the presenter at the Freiluftkino Friedrichshain.
A E I O U – Das schnelle Alphabet der Liebe
Competition · Jun 16, 2022
Projection at the Freiluftkino Friedrichshain
A E I O U – Das schnelle Alphabet der Liebe
Competition · Jun 16, 2022
Freiluftkino Friedrichshain
Jolly atmosphere at the opening night of Berlinale Goes Open Air.
Competition · Jun 15, 2022
Knut Elstermann, Mariette Rissenbeek, Carlo Chatrian
The film critic with the Executive Director and the Artistic Director of the Berlin International Film Festival on the opening night of Berlinale Goes Open Air.
Competition · Jun 15, 2022
Balmy Summer Evening
Competition · Jun 15, 2022
Carla Simón
The director of the opening film addressed the Berlin audience via video message.
Competition · Jun 15, 2022
Screening
Competition · Jun 15, 2022
Freiluftkino Friedrichshain
At the opening night of Berlinale Goes Open Air.
Competition · Jun 15, 2022
Berlinale Goes Open Air
The poster of Berlinale Goes Open Air 2022
Jun 15, 2022
© Internationale Filmfestspiele Berlin / Claudia Schramke, Berlin
June 15-17, Freiluftkino Friedrichshain
Wednesday, June 15, 2022, 9.45 pm
Alcarràsby Carla Simón (Competition)
Golden Bear 2022
Spain / Italy 2022, 120’
Catalan with German subtitles / age rating: -
The Solé family spends the summer picking peaches in their orchard in Alcarràs, a small village in Catalonia, Spain. But this year’s crop may well be their last as new owners plan to replace the peach trees with solar panels and the family’s livelihood is threatened.
Presentation: Mariette Rissenbeek, Executive Director of the Berlin International Film Festival and Carlo Chatrian, Artistic Director of the Berlin International Film Festival
Moderation: Knut Elstermann
Thursday, June 16, 2022, 9.45 pm
A E I O U – Das schnelle Alphabet der Liebe by Nicolette Krebitz (Competition)
Germany / France 2022, 104'
German with English subtitles / age rating: 6
Anna is 60 and her acting heyday is now behind her. She reluctantly accepts a job as a language coach for 17-year-old misfit Adrian who has a speech impediment. But she recognises him as the thief who recently snatched her handbag in the street ...
Director Nicolette Krebitz will be present, presentation by Carlo Chatrian, Artistic Director of the Berlin International Film Festival
Moderation: Moderation: Anne Lakeberg
Friday, June 17, 2022, 9.45 pm
Aşk, Mark ve Ölüm by Tod Cem Kaya (Panorama)
Winner of the Panorama Audience Award
Germany 2022, 96'
Documentary form
Turkish, German, English with German subtitles; screening with German audio description and extended subtitles via app GRETA
age rating: 12
Cem Kaya’s dense documentary essay celebrates 60 years of Turkish music in Germany. An alternative post-war history that is at the same time a musical Who’s Who – from Yüksel Özkasap to Derdiyoklar and Muhabbet.
Producer Florian Schewe and protagonists will be present, presented by Michael Stütz, section head of Panorama
June 18-20 Freiluftkino Rehberge
Saturday, June 18, 2022, 9.45 pm
Peter von Kant by François Ozon (Competition)
France 2021, 84'
French, German with German subtitles / age rating: –
The life of famous film director Peter von Kant is turned upside down when he meets the handsome young Amir. François Ozon’s take on Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant is a ruthless satire on the cult of celebrity.
Presentation: Carlo Chatrian, Artistic Director of the Berlin International Film Festival
Moderation: Knut Elstermann
Sunday, June 19, 2022, 9.45 pm
Un año, una noche by Isaki Lacuesta (Competition)
Spain / France 2021, 120'
French, Spanish with German and English subtitles / age rating: -
Céline and Ramón, a young couple who survived the Bataclan terrorist attack, are struggling to regain a sense of normality and get beyond being identified as victims. Can they move on in spite of wounds that may never heal?
Presentation: Mariette Rissenbeek, Executive Director of the Berlin International Film Festival
Moderation: Anne Lakeberg
Monday, June 20, 2022, 9.45 pm
Sublime by Mariano Biasin (Generation 14plus)
Argentina 2022, 100'
Spanish with German subtitles / age rating: –, recommended from age 14
When 16-year-old Manu realises that he has fallen in love with his bandmate Felipe, turbulent emotions start brewing beneath the surface. How do you avoid losing a friendship once its very foundation has shifted?
Presentation: Maryanne Redpath, section head of Generation
Moderation: Julia Vismann
June 21-23 ARTE Sommerkino Schloss Charlottenburg
Tuesday, June 21, 2022, 9.30 pm
Nelly & Nadine by Magnus Gertten (Panorama)
Sweden / Belgium / Norway 2022, 92'
Documentary form
French, English, Swedish, Spanish with German subtitles / age rating: -
Nelly and Nadine meet in Ravensbrück concentration camp. They spend the rest of their lives together. Decades later, Nelly’s granddaughter goes in search of clues. A poignant film about a love story and the need for individual and collective remembrance.
Presentation: Michael Stütz, Section Head of Panorama
Moderation: Julia Vismann
Wednesday, June 22, 2022, 9:30 PM
Axiom by Jöns Jönsson (Encounters)
Germany 2022, 108'
German with English subtitles; screening with German audio description and extended subtitles via app GRETA / age rating: –
Julius is an eloquent young museum attendant loved by his friends, colleagues and his girlfriend. One day, he invites his fellow workers on a sailing trip on his aristocratic family’s boat. But something goes wrong. Julius is not who he seems to be.
In attendance of director Jöns Jönsson and actor Petra Welteroth, presented by Carlo Chatrian, Artistic Director of the Berlin International Film Festival
Moderation: Knut Elstermann
Thursday, June 23, 2022, 9.30 pm
L’ état et moi by Max Linz (Forum)
Germany 2022, 85'
German, French with German and English subtitles / age rating: –
Judge Praetorius-Camusot’s legal routines are interrupted when the ghost of a member of the Paris Commune turns up at an event celebrating German-French relations. An anarchic comedy about the origins of German criminal law and much, much more.
In attendance of director Max Linz and actor Jeremy Mockridge as well as producers Florian Koerner von Gustorf and Anton Kaiser, presented by Forum section head Cristina Nord
Moderation: Anne Lakeberg
June 24-26 Freiluftkino Friedrichshagen
Friday, June 24, 2022, 9.30 pm
Der Passfälscher by Maggie Peren (Berlinale Special)
Germany / Luxembourg 2022, 116'
German with English subtitles; screening with German audio description and extended subtitles via app GRETA
age rating: 6
The true story of Cioma Schönhaus, a Jewish man who, during the Second World War, repeatedly escaped the Gestapo thanks to his ability to forge passports. But his other talent was perhaps even rarer: the gift for happiness.
Presentation: Mariette Rissenbeek, Executive Director of the Berlin International Film Festival
Moderation: Anne Lakeberg
Saturday, June 25, 2022, 9.30 pm
Le Chêne by Laurent Charbonnier and Michel Seydoux (Berlinale Special)
France 2021, 80'
Documentary form
Without dialogue, German intertitles / age rating: –, recommended from age 6
Once upon a time, there was a 210-year-old oak tree, the pillar of a world teeming with all forms of life. An ode to nature’s bounty and to one of its most majestic, vital guardians, Le Chêne is a spectacular adventure film for viewers big and small.
Presentation: Carlo Chatrian, Artistic Director of the Berlin International Film Festival
Moderation: Julia Vismann
Sunday, June 26, 2022, 9.30 pm
Echo by Mareike Wegener (Perspektive Deutsches Kino)
Germany 2022, 98'
German with English subtitles / age rating: 16
Saskia Harder, a policewoman traumatised by a bomb attack in Afghanistan, has barely begun investigating the identity of a body found on the moor in provincial Friedland when a bomb from World War II has to be destroyed in a controlled explosion in the village.
Director Mareike Wegener will be present, presented by Mariette Rissenbeek, Executive Director of the Berlin International Film Festival
Moderation: Knut Elstermann
June 27-29 Freiluftkino Hasenheide
Monday, June 27, 2022, 9.45 pm
Sonne von Kurdwin Ayub (Encounters)
Winner of the GWFF Best First Feature Award
Austria 2022, 87'
German, Kurdish with German subtitles / age rating: –
Young women, Austrian style. Yesmin is Kurdish and wears a headscarf. She shoots a cheeky burqa video with Bella and Nati which makes the trio famous in the Muslim community. Controversy and alienation ensue. Immediate, exuberantly introverted cinema.
Presentation: Carlo Chatrian, Artistic Director of the Berlin International Film Festival
Moderation: Julia Vismann
Mars Exalté
Tuesday, June 28, 2022, 9.45 pm
Berlinale Shorts:
- Mars Exalté by Jean-Sébastien Chauvin
France 2022, 18', without dialogue - Histoire pour 2 Trompettes by Amandine Meyer
France 2022, 5', without dialogue - Chhngai Dach Alai by Polen Ly
Cambodia 2022, 24', Bunong with English subtitles - Haulout by Evgenia Arbugaeva and Maxim Arbugaev
United Kingdom 2022, 25', Russian with English subtitles - Starfuckers by Antonio Marziale
USA 2022, 14', English without subtitles
Presentation: Anna Henckel-Donnersmarck, curator and section head of Berlinale Shorts
Moderation: Knut Elstermann
Wednesday, June 29, 2022, 9.45 pm
Good Luck to You, Leo Grande by Sophie Hyde (Berlinale Special)
United Kingdom 2022, 97'
English with German subtitles / age rating: 12
Nancy Stokes, a retired teacher, has never had an orgasm. Routine is all her late husband had to offer in the bedroom. Hoping to finally find out what sex is all about, Nancy takes the leap and hires the services of Leo Grande, a young sex worker.
Presentation: Mariette Rissenbeek, Executive Director of the Berlin International Film Festival
Moderation: Julia Vismann