The Latest Breaking News from Berlinale

Film is — and always will be — political

With studios merging and slashers becoming controversy catalysts, cinema needs to be considered a political tool

Salon · Mar 6

Berlin film festival head to keep job after Gaza free speech row

German government convened a crisis meeting after several prize winners condemned Israel’s actions against Palestinians

The Guardian - UK · Mar 4

Berlin film festival organisers to hold crisis talks amid Gaza rows

Emergency meeting called to discuss festival’s ‘future direction’ after series of controversies

The Guardian - UK · Feb 25

Berlin film festival defends Wim Wenders after Arundhati Roy attacked ‘jaw-dropping’ comments

Berlinale head says artists should not be pushed into soundbites after author quit over president’s remarks that film-makers should ‘stay out of politics’

The Guardian - UK · Feb 15

Berlinale 2026: Politics and protests dominate film festival's opening ceremony

Berlinale jury President Wim Wenders has made clear that film can only change people and not politicians but at the Berlin film festival's red carpet opening ceremony, political protest grabbed all of the attention.

Euronews · Feb 13

Hollywood in Berlin: See the stars expected on the Berlinale red carpet

The opening night of the Berlinale belongs to the stars – and this year an unusually high number will be walking the red carpet, with a few high-profile surprise celebrity guests also expected.

Euronews · Feb 12

Berlinale 2026: Golden Bear contenders and the most exciting world premieres

The 76th Berlinale begins on Thursday with films from 28 countries competing for the coveted Golden Bear. Political issues are set to dominate the agenda again with many titles celebrating their world premieres in the German capital.

Euronews · Feb 12

Amy Adams, Ashley Walters and Charli xcx among the stars lined up for Berlin film festival

Programme for February’s Berlinale includes Adams in ‘enthralling’ film At the Sea, the directing debut for the Adolescence actor and the pop star’s tour mockumentary

The Guardian - UK · Jan 20

Bears cast for 76th Berlin Film Festival using traditional bronze techniques

Germany’s Berlinale film festival is preparing its iconic bear trophies at a small foundry in Berlin-Charlottenburg, where the awards have been made for decades.

Euronews · Jan 16

The 75th Berlin Film Festival kicks off with 'The Light' shining on politics

The Berlin International Film Festival is kicking off with the world premiere of Tom Tykwer’s “The Light.”

The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2025