Berlinale: Press Releases

Press Releases 2017

Competition

Dec 09, 16: Paul Verhoeven Appointed Jury President of the Berlinale 2017

The Dutch director and screenwriter Paul Verhoeven will serve as jury president of the 67th Berlin International Film Festival [...]

Dec 15, 16: Aki Kaurismäki, Oren Moverman, Agnieszka Holland, Andres Veiel, and Sally Potter – First Films for the Competition of the Berlinale 2017

The first 14 films have been selected for the Competition and Berlinale Special section of the 67th Berlin International Film Festival [...]

Jan 04, 17: World Premiere of Django to Open the Berlinale 2017

On February 9, 2017, the 67th Berlin International Film Festival will open with the world premiere of Etienne Comar’s directorial debut: Django [...]

Jan 10, 17: Competition and Berlinale Special - Danny Boyle, Hong Sangsoo, Thomas Arslan, Volker Schlöndorff, Sabu, Álex de la Iglesia and Josef Hader’s Directorial Debut in the Competition Programme

A further 13 films have thus been invited to screen in the Competition and Berlinale Special section at the 67th edition of the Berlin International Film Festival [...]

Jan 20, 17: Berlinale 2017: Competition and Berlinale Special Are Complete – Master Directors, Newcomers, and Stars Galore

The Competition and Berlinale Special of the 67th Berlin International Film Festival are now complete [...]

Jan 31, 17: Berlinale 2017: International Jury

Once again an illustrious International Jury will decide who will receive the Golden and Silver Bears at the Berlinale 2017 [...]

Feb 08, 17: Glamorous Opening of the Race for the Bears 2017

Minister of State and Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media Prof. Monika Grütters, the Mayor of Berlin Michael Müller, Jury President Paul Verhoeven and Festival Director Dieter Kosslick will open the 67th Berlin International Film Festival at the Berlinale Palast at 7.30 pm on February 9 [...]

European Film Market & Co-Production Market

May 17, 16: Focus on Mexico at EFM 2017

In 2017, Mexico will be the very first “Country in Focus” at the European Film Market (EFM) of the Berlin International Film Festival [...]

Aug 25, 16: Berlinale Co-Production Market: New Opportunities for International Feature-Length Fiction Film Projects

Until October 12, experienced producers from around the world may submit feature-length fiction film projects to the Berlinale Co-Production Market 2017 [...]

Nov 22, 16: The “Berlinale Africa Hub” – a new EFM platform for innovation and technology in the African film industry

Thanks to the support of the German Federal Foreign Office, for the first time the 2017 Berlinale will provide a platform for innovative projects and ideas from the African film industry [...]

Dec 08, 16: “EFM Horizon presented by Audi”:
New Platform for Innovation at EFM

Under the new umbrella “EFM Horizon presented by Audi”, the European Film Market (EFM) will be offering a variety of initiatives in 2017 focusing on the film industry of the future, made possible with the support of Audi [...]

Dec 19, 16: In the Starting Blocks – The 2017 European Film Market is Already Fully Booked, Despite Considerable Expansion.

As the first industry gathering of the year, the EFM will open its doors on February 9, 2017, setting the trends for the upcoming year in film [...]

Jan 12, 17: 36 Attractive Feature Film Projects Searching for International Partners at the Berlinale Co-Production Market

At the 14th edition of the Berlinale Co-Production Market (February 12 to 15, 2017) a selection of 36 promising feature-film projects from 29 countries will come together with a wide range of potential co-production and funding partners from around the world [...]

Jan 18, 17: “Drama Series Days” 2017: New Venue, Expanded Programme / Series Events for Berlinale Market Attendees at Legendary Zoo Palast

The “Drama Series Days”, a joint initiative for series content co-organised by the industry platforms European Film Market, Berlinale Co-Production Market and Berlinale Talents, are set to celebrate their third annual edition this year [...]

Jan 19, 17: “EFM Industry Debates” 2017: Promises and Reality of Digital Distribution, Challenges and Opportunities in the Arab Film Industry and Innovations in Film Sales and Marketing

In the tenth year of their existence, the “EFM Industry Debates” (February 10 to 12) will once again bring together high-calibre international experts to discuss current topics of interest, trends and perspectives for the rapidly changing film industry [...]

Jan 23, 17: “Books at Berlinale”: Twelve New International Novels Ripe for Screen Adaptation

On February 14, film producers attending “Books at Berlinale” will have the chance to discover twelve new literary works that lend themselves perfectly for adaptation to the screen [...]

Jan 24, 17: “EFM Horizon presented by Audi”: Virtual Reality, Computer Games, Startups, New Technologies and Innovations at the European Film Market

The film industry of the future, with the newest technological developments, trends that provide a glimpse of things to come and evolving business models, is the focus of a total of five innovative events united under the newly created label “EFM Horizon” and made possible with the support of Audi [...]

Feb 13, 17: Helping Films Get Made - Three Prizes and 1,200 Meetings at the Berlinale Co-Production Market

Three monetary prizes were awarded to selected narrative film projects at the Berlinale Co-Production Market (February 12 to 15) [...]

Awards

Sep 06, 16: Berlinale Launches First Endowed Documentary Award in 2017

Thanks to the support of Glashütte Original, watch manufacturer from Saxony, the Berlin International Film Festival is launching a new award, the Glashütte Original Documentary Award. [...]

Jan 26, 17: Glashütte Original Documentary Award Jury

The prize will be presented during the official Award Ceremony in the Berlinale Palast on February 18. In addition to the prize money, Glashütte Original will also provide the trophy, which will be finely crafted in the company’s manufactory in Saxony. A three-member jury will pick the winner [...]

Jan 31, 17: Berlinale Camera 2017 for Nansun Shi, Geoffrey Rush and Samir Farid

At the 67th Berlin International Film Festival, three personalities will be awarded the Berlinale Camera: film producer and distributor Nansun Shi (Hong Kong, China), actor Geoffrey Rush (Australia), and film critic and author Samir Farid (Egypt) [...]

Feb 17, 17: Crystal Bears and the Awards by the Bundeszentrale für Politische Bildung (Federal Agency for Civic Education) in Generation 14plus

The members of the juries give the following awards [...]

Feb 17, 17: Berlinale Talents and Perspektive Deutsches Kino “Kompagnon” Fellowships Go to Nora Fingscheidt, as well as Levin Peter and Elsa Kremser

This evening at the final festive event of Perspektive Deutsches Kino, the “Kompagnon” fellowships were awarded for the first time to a screenwriter and/or director from Berlinale Talents 2017 and a Perspektive Deutsches Kino alumnus from 2016 [...]

Feb 17, 17: The New Compass Perspektive Award for Best Film in the Programme Goes to Adrian Goiginger for the Fiction Film Die Beste aller Welten

On Friday, February 17, the jury members - filmmakers Feo Aladag, Sigrid Hoerner, and Johannes Naber – presented the 2017 Compass Perspektive Award for Best Film [...]

Feb 18, 17: The Panorama Audience Awards Go to Insyriated and I Am Not Your Negro

The public has cast its votes [...]

Feb 18, 17: Crystal Bears and Deutsches Kinderhilfswerk (The Children’s Charity Of Germany) Awards in Generation Kplus

The members of the Children’s Jury in Generation Kplus give the following awards: [...]

Feb 18, 17: The Awards of the 67th Berlin International Film Festival

All the awards - official and independent juries - of the 67th Berlin International Film Festival [...]

Additional Information

Feb 22, 16: A Touching Close to the Berlinale 2016 and a Look Ahead at 2017

On Saturday, the 66th Berlinale drew to a splendid close with the award ceremony [...]

Jun 27, 16: Berlinale Spotlight at the Morelia International Film Festival (FICM), Mexico

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 [...]

Jul 07, 16: Summer Berlinale: Festival Highlights in Berlin and Cologne

In July Berlinale fans in Berlin and Cologne will again have the chance to see audience favorites and award-winning films from this year's Berlin International Film Festival before they arrive in cinemas [...]

Sep 29, 16: Berlinale Spotlight – Programme at the Morelia International Film Festival in Mexico

On the occasion of the “Year of Germany in Mexico 2016/2017”, the 14th Festival Internacional de Cine de Morelia (October 21-30, 2016), with the support of the Goethe-Institut, is dedicating an entire programme to the Berlin International Film Festival [...]

Nov 01, 16: Berlinale Spotlight: Short Film Presentations in Asia

In November and December three Berlinale Spotlight events will present short films from different sections of the Berlinale in Vietnam, Malaysia and India. These presentations are being held in cooperation with the Goethe–Institutes in Hanoi, Kuala Lumpur and Calcutta [...]

Dec 16, 16: Berlinale Talents and Perspektive Deutsches Kino Award “Kompagnon“ Fellowship

The fellowship will be awarded annually to two directors or screenwriters residing in Germany to support their artistic and professional development [...]

Dec 22, 16: Berlinale Poster 2017 – Beloved Bears Return

To attract attention to the Festival these inquisitive animals are again making their rounds through nocturnal Berlin [...]

Jan 16, 17: Cinema Born of the Icy Cold: Berlinale NATIVe 2017 Features Indigenous Films from the Arctic Circle

NATIVe – A Journey into Indigenous Cinema will focus in 2017 on Indigenous cinema from the Arctic. The film programme for the special series, which is comprised of nine short and ten feature-length films, will also be complemented by a number of events featuring discussion and other spoken word formats [...]

Jan 16, 17: 11th Culinary Cinema: Passion Food

“Passion Food” is the motto of the eleventh Culinary Cinema, which will be held from February 12 to 17, 2017. This year eleven recent full-length films focusing on the relationship between food, culture and politics will be presented [...]

Jan 26, 17: GWFF Best First Feature Award Jury

Since 2006, when it introduced the GWFF Best First Feature Award, the Berlinale has been even more committed to supporting the next generation of film makers [...]

Jan 31, 17: Press file for the 67th Berlin International Film Festival

The Berlinale 2017 press dossier, detailed film lists of all sections can be downloaded here (in German only) [...]

Jan 31, 17: Berlinale Goes Kiez: The Festival in Neighbourhood Cinemas

Once again the Berlinale Goes Kiez special series is bringing the glamour of the festival to Berlin’s very diverse neighbourhoods and the town of Potsdam [...]

Jan 31, 17: Promoting Cultural Participation, Strengthening Engagement, Creating Communal Experiences: Activities for and with Refugees during the 67th Berlinale

In 2017 the Berlin International Film Festival will again work towards furthering the integration of refugees [...]

Feb 07, 17: The Berlinale Remembers John Hurt

The Berlin International Film Festival is presenting a special screening to commemorate the recently deceased actor John Hurt [...]

Feb 08, 17: Applause for the Official Partners of the 67th Berlin International Film Festival

Besides having four Principal Partners - Audi, Glashütte Original, L’Oréal Paris, and ZDF – the Berlinale is supported by more than 30 national and international enterprises [...]

Feb 14, 17: Digital Cinema at the 2017 Berlinale

In the last few years, the films shown at the Berlin International Film Festival have increasingly been delivered and screened in digital formats [...]

Feb 14, 17: Berlin Under the Sign of the Bear – Mid Festival Results Looking Good for the 2017 Berlinale

Audience crowds at the 67th Berlin International Film Festival have once again been overwhelming. Halfway through the festival, again more than 250,000 tickets have been sold [...]

Feb 21, 17: Berlinale 2017 Comes to a Splendid Close

The 67th Berlin International Film Festival culminated with the presentation of the awards on Saturday, February 18 [...]

Mar 23, 17: Berlinale Spotlight: Forum / Six Films from This Year’s Festival Programme to Be Presented in Tangier

From March 24 to March 26, the Berlinale Spotlight: Forum will be a guest at the Cinémathèque de Tanger in Morocco [...]

Apr 13, 17: The Berlinale Mourns the Loss of Michael Ballhaus

The Berlin International Film Festival mourns the death of the visionary cinematographer Michael Ballhaus, who passed away on April 12 [...]

May 10, 17: A Strong Showing in Cannes: the Berlinale’s World Cinema Fund, Berlinale Talents Alumni, and a Berlinale Shorts Winner

Four films supported by the Berlinale’s World Cinema Fund (WCF) have been invited to participate in the programme of the Cannes Film Festival [...]
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