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Honorary Golden Bear for Michelle Yeoh

The award will be presented to the actress at the Opening Ceremony at the Berlinale Palast on February 12, 2026.

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Berlinale Talents 2026

Under the theme “Creating (and) Confusion — Cinema, Chaos and the Power of Discomfort,” the Berlinale’s talent development programme will bring together 200 emerging filmmakers and film professionals from around the world from February 13 to 18, 2026. In addition, Berlinale Talents has found a new home at Radialsystem.

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Berlinale European Film Market 2026

With an expanded programme, new strategic partnerships, and a continued focus on innovation and cross-sector collaboration the EFM launches its new edition.

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Offer for Young Visitors

With the Generation Badge – 14plus, the Berlinale is offering a festival pass specifically for younger viewers who, rather than just attending a screening, want to immerse themselves more deeply in the festival experience. Anyone who is interested and at least 14 years old when applying and not older than 25 at the time of the festival is eligible.

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News | Retrospective

“Lost in the 90s”

The Retrospective of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival puts the spotlight on one of the most influential decades in recent film history - curated by newly appointed Artistic Director Heleen Gerritsen.

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Berlinale Spotlight

Starting in November, the Berlinale will host five events at the Documentation Centre for Displacement, Expulsion, Reconciliation.

News | European Film Market

Morocco as „Country in Focus" at Berlinale EFM

The EFM’s “Country in Focus” initiative has highlighted major film regions around the globe, offering diverse insights into their creative industries and providing opportunities to foster international collaboration. Morocco has been chosen as the “Country in Focus” at the upcoming edition of the European Film Market .