Berlin Film Festival Day 1: Todd Haynes Talks Trump Effect, New Director’s Vision, Taiwan Shines

The 75th installment of the Berlin Film Festival began on Thursday, launching into an animated discussion between filmmaker Todd Haynes and fellow jury members about the potential resurgence of Donald Trump and how global surges in nationalism might influence the world of cinema.

As the newly appointed director of the festival, Tricia Tuttle shared her aspirations for the long-standing event, known for its prominent display of European cinema and serving as a significant platform for U.S. and other international distributors to debut their films. She acknowledged the difficulties festivals encounter when managing the contentious political disagreements that often surround artistic expression, especially in gatherings like the Berlinale.

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Here are highlights from Day 1 at the Berlinale:

Todd Haynes and other jury members address the Trump effect on filmmaking.

Tricia Tuttle, the newly appointed festival director, shares her plans for the upcoming event and emphasizes the importance of backing local filmmakers.

The impressive quality of contemporary German movies stands out as a beacon of hope amidst a generally dismal outlook for the country’s film industry at large.

In a candid conversation, British actor Johnny Flynn discusses his strong connection with John C. Reilly during the filming of the drama “Prayer for the Dying,” a project that’s currently available for distribution at the European Film Market.

Director-driven titles and genre fare are still the stalwarts of EFM.

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Taiwan has upped its game at Berlin with four festival titles and a slew of offerings at the EFM.

Director Tom Twyker talks opening the festival with “hardcore political” film “The Light.”

The Berlin Film Festival openly expresses its stance regarding artistic freedom of expression and shows support for Palestine.

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Shown here are the esteemed members of the Berlin Film Festival jury: Rodrigo Moreno, Maria Schrader, Todd Haynes, and Fan Bingbing.

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2025-02-13 18:21