Berlinale - Berlin International Film Festival

29/05/2026

David O. Russell’s “American Hustle“ (Berlinale 2014).

27/05/2026

We celebrate two remarkable Berlinale World Cinema Fund-supported films recognised at this year’s Cannes Film Festival:

Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo’s “Ben’Imana” made history as the first Rwandan film selected for the festival’s Official Selection and went on to win the Caméra d’Or. The film also won the FIPRESCI International Critics’ Prize and is the first film to receive the TUI Care Foundation Award of the World Cinema Fund, introduced in 2024.

Abinash Bikram Shah’s “Elephants in the Fog”, the first Nepali film ever selected for Un Certain Regard, received the Jury Prize in the section.

Both directors are Berlinale Talents alumni. Congratulations to the filmmakers, producers and entire creative teams behind these extraordinary works. We are proud that the WCF could support these bold cinematic voices!

We also celebrate the success of many more Berlinale Talents alumni at Cannes, among them Katrin Pors and Jussi Rantamäki, co-producers of this year’s Palme d’Or winner “Fjord”.

Congratulations to all winners at this year’s Cannes Film Festival!

26/05/2026

Last week, our Festival Director Tricia Tuttle sat down with IndieWire in Cannes to discuss the future of film festivals alongside the directors of Sundance, Telluride, and New York.

Read IndieWire’s article and watch the video of the full conversation here: https://www.indiewire.com/news/events/film-festival-directors-discuss-future-cannes-1235195002/

The directors of the Sundance, Berlin, Telluride, and New York film festivals discussed the future of the industry at The American Pavilion at Cannes.

21/05/2026

Berlinale Under the Starry Sky! ✨🐻
From June 21 to 24, Summer Berlinale at radioeins Freiluftkino Friedrichshain invites audiences to discover selected highlights of the 76th Berlinale before their theatrical release.

“The Summer Berlinale brings the magic of the festival to summer nights under Berlin’s starry sky. For a few days, the Freiluftkino Friedrichshain becomes a vibrant meeting place for audiences to get a taste of the Berlinale in a unique open-air atmosphere,” says Berlinale Director Tricia Tuttle.

The programme:

🍿Sunday, June 21, 2026, 9.30 pm
“No Good Men“ by Shahrbanoo Sadat.
Presented by Tricia Tuttle, Director of the Berlin International Film Festival.

🍿Monday, June 22, 2026, 9.30 pm
“Sunny Dancer“ by George Jaques.
Presented by Sebastian Markt, section head Berlinale Generation.

🍿Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 9.30 pm
“Lola and Billy the Kid“ by Kutluğ Ataman.
Presented by Toby Ashraf, curator, moderator & writer, with film guests.

🍿Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 9.30 pm
“Prosecution“ by Faraz Shariat.
Presented by Michael Stütz, Co-Director of Film Programming and section head Berlinale Panorama.

Tickets for the Summer Berlinale screenings are available online at https://freiluftkino-friedrichshain.de/

🔗 👉 Read the full press release here: https://bit.ly/SummerBerlinale2026

19/05/2026

The 76th Berlinale in posters!

Film posters are a captivating window into a film’s world.

Swipe through and discover this year’s most colourful designs.

1. “When I Get Home“ by Edgar Adrián.
2. “Sandiwara“ by Sean Baker.
3. “Isabel“ by Gabe Klinger.
4. “Around Paradise“ by Yulia Lokshina.
5. “Unidentified Nonflying Objects (UNO)“ by Sasha Svirsky.
6. “Joy Boy: A Tribute to Julius Eastman“ by Mawena Yehouessi, Fallon Mayanja, Rob Jacobs, Victoire Karera Kampire, Paul Shemisi and Anne Reijniers.
7. “The Recce“ by Daniel Mann.
8. “A Woman’s Place Is Everywhere“ by F***y Texier.
9. “Flim Flam“ by Siegfried A. Fruhauf.
10. “Lady“ by Olive Nwosu.

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18/05/2026

South Africa will be the European Film Market’s “Country in Focus” at the Berlinale in 2027!

As one of Africa’s most globally integrated and diversified economies, South Africa is home to a dynamic and internationally connected film industry that combines creative excellence, strong production capabilities and growing global market relevance. With internationally acclaimed filmmakers, diverse storytelling traditions, world-class crews, and competitive production infrastructure, the country has established itself as a key partner for the international film and media industry.

South African cinema has long been part of the Berlinale’s history. Over the past decades, South African filmmakers and productions have regularly been represented across the festival and market programmes, reflecting the country’s creative diversity and international resonance. In 2005, “U-Carmen eKhayelitsha” by Mark Dornford-May became the first South African film to win the Berlinale’s Golden Bear, marking a milestone in the festival’s relationship with the country’s cinema.

“South Africa’s designation as the European Film Market’s ‘Country in Focus’ for 2027 reflects both its longstanding relationship with the Berlinale and the extraordinary vitality of its film industry. South African cinema brings together powerful storytelling, remarkable creative voices and a strong international outlook. We are excited to shine a spotlight on a film culture that continues to shape global conversations and to create new opportunities for collaboration between South African and international partners at the EFM”, says Festival Director Tricia Tuttle.

🔗 👉 Read the full press release here: https://www.berlinale.de/en/2027/news-press-releases/278472.html

The European Film Market will take place from February 10 to 16, 2027 as part of the 77th Berlin International Film Festival.

13/05/2026

Joko Anwar’s “Ghost in the Cell“ (Berlinale Forum).

The film is now screening across cinemas in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Cambodia.
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11/05/2026

Moments from 76 years of Berlinale! 🐻

10/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day! 💐💓

Michelle Williams in “The Fabelmans“ by Steven Spielberg (Homage 2023).

09/05/2026

The 76th Berlinale in posters!

A film poster can serve as a great introduction into a film’s world.

Swipe through and discover how the films of the 76th Berlinale use white to shape their worlds.

1. “Numb“ by Takuya Uchiyama.
2. “Hear The Yellow“ by Banu Sivaci.
3. “Chronos - Flow Of Time“ by Volker Koepp.
4. “Memories of a Window“ by Mehraneh Salimian, Amin Pakparvar.
5. “Members of the Problematic Family“ by R Gowtham.
6. “Fruits of Despair“ by Nima Nassaj.
7. “Forest up in the Mountain“ by Sofía Bordenave.

05/05/2026

“Rose“ by Markus Schleinzer now screening in German, Austrian, Swiss cinemas.

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