BERLIN — The 76th Berlin International Film Festival opens Feb. 12 with the film “No Good Men,” launching 11 days of premieres and industry events in the German capital, according to Reuters.
Celebrities and opening-night honor
Reuters reported that this year’s guest list includes Charli xcx, Pamela Anderson, Amanda Seyfried, Sandra Hueller, Juliette Binoche, Ethan Hawke, Neil Patrick Harris, Bella Ramsey, Sam Rockwell, Juno Temple, Zazie Beetz, Channing Tatum and Gemma Chan, among others. Reuters also said Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh will receive the Honorary Golden Bear for lifetime achievement during the opening ceremony.
The Berlinale confirmed that Yeoh will be honored at the Berlinale Palast on Feb. 12, citing her decades-long international career and impact on cinema. Berlinale noted that Yeoh previously served on the festival’s international jury and is being recognized for her outstanding achievements in film.
Competition films and jury
Reuters said 22 films are competing for the Golden Bear this year, with the jury led by director Wim Wenders. The list includes titles such as “A New Dawn,” “At the Sea,” “In a Whisper,” “Dao,” and “We Are All Strangers,” among others. Reuters
Why Berlin matters
The Berlin Film Festival is considered one of the industry’s top three showcases alongside Cannes and Venice and is known for its political and social focus, Reuters reported. The festival also hosts one of the world’s leading film markets, drawing more than 12,000 buyers and sellers from around 140 countries. Reuters
DW added that the Honorary Golden Bear highlights Yeoh’s global career spanning Hong Kong action cinema to Hollywood blockbusters and award-winning dramas, reinforcing the festival’s emphasis on international filmmaking. DW
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