Feb 11, 2026: Festive Opening of the 76th Berlinale On February 12, the start of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival will be celebrated at the Berlinale Palast. Festival Director Tricia Tuttle and Jury President Wim Wenders will kick off the Berlinale with a festive opening [...]
The ghost in Joko Anwar’s “Ghost in the Cell” doesn’t haunt – it holds accountable. Indonesian filmmaker Anwar used his Berlinale Forum entry “Ghost in the Cell” to channel societal anxieties about systemic corruption and environmental destruction through supernatural horror, creating a prison-set thriller that treats its genre elements as political instruments rather than escapist […]
Feb 09, 2026: Applause for the Official Partners of the 76th Berlinale The Berlinale thanks its main partners, Armani Beauty and Cupra, as well as the roughly 40 partners and supporters who are contributing to this year’s festival [...]
Feb 03, 2026: Stars and Renowned Directors at Berlinale 2026 Sean Baker, Chloé Zhao, Pamela Anderson, Ethan Hawke, Sophie Okonedo, Bella Ramsey, Callum Turner, John Turturro, Sandra Hüller, Juliette Binoche, Isabelle Huppert as well as numerous other stars and renowned directors at Berlinale 2026 [...]
Feb 05, 2026: Talks and Special Events at the Berlinale Including Sean Baker, Michelle Yeoh, Chloé Zhao, Edwin, Hanna Bergholm, Douglas Gordon, Sam Pollard, Max Richter, Hiam Abbass, Eskil Vogt, Daniel Blumberg, Haile Gerima, Charles Burnett Among Distinguished Guests [...]
European Film Market & Co-Production Market Industry Programme 2026: Driving Growth Through Innovation and Connections ), the industry platform of the Berlinale, marks the start of the film business year by highlighting key trends, new business opportunities and strategies for the global film and TV production sector [...]
Jan 28, 2026: Berlinale 2026: International Jury In 2026, once again a multitalented International Jury will decide who will take home the Golden and the Silver Bears at the Berlinale. 22 films are competing for the awards in this year’s
Dubai-based sales company Cercamon has acquired worldwide rights to “Light Pillar,” the feature debut from Chinese writer-director Xu Zao, ahead of the film’s world premiere at the Berlin Film Festival next month. The Chinese production will screen in competition for the best first feature award in the Perspectives strand at the 76th Berlinale, where it’s […]
Jan 20, 2026: Press Dossier for the 76th Berlin International Film Festival The press dossier comprises the film selection of the 76th Berlinale as well as all other relevant information regarding the festival [...]
There is a lot of unpack here with the official competition offerings which consists of two international premieres and twenty world premieres for a gnarly twenty-two titles vying for the Golden Bear.