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News | Berlinale Shorts

Magic and Defiance Shape the Berlinale Shorts Programme of 2026

21 highly diverse films skilfully explore the variety of the short form.

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News | Forum & Forum Expanded

“Be Human Only, Dish Out the Truth”

The 2026 Forum Special continues the successful sidebar, which has established a space to think about current social and political questions.

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News | Awards

Berlinale Camera 2026

At the 76th Berlin International Film Festival, British-German contemporary composer and artist Max Richter will be honoured with the Berlinale Camera.

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The Berlinale Celebrates 40 Years of the TEDDY AWARD

The anniversary is celebrated with a special programme and a series of discussions.

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News | European Film Market & Co-Production Market

20 Years of Books at Berlinale

Out of nearly 100 submissions, ten books have been selected for the 21st edition of Books at Berlinale, which will be presented on February 16.

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Berlinale Goes Kiez

From February 16 to 20, Berlinale Goes Kiez will once again put the spotlight on Berlin’s neighbourhood cinemas, presenting selected festival films in five arthouse cinemas across the city.

News | Berlinale Talents

Participants of Berlinale Talents, the Jurys and a New Short Film Contest

From February 13 to 18, 2026, 200 selected filmmakers are invited to Berlin. New in 2026: The Dream Makers short film contest.

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News | European Film Market

Berlinale Co-Production Market: Launchpad for 35 New International Feature Film Co-Productions

For the 23rd Berlinale Co-Production Market (February 14—17), film projects from 27 countries have been selected.

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Awards

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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Sustainable Travel

Environment and Climate-Friendly Journey to the Berlinale

The Berlinale Event Ticket of the Deutsche Bahn.