On a chilly winter’s eve, I found myself captivated by Tilda Swinton’s fiery performance as the 75th Berlin Film Festival kicked off with a glamorous gala event. The night was particularly memorable as this extraordinary Scottish actress, famed for her adaptability and daring roles, received a well-deserved career achievement honor.
Tilda Swinton cradles her honorary Golden Bear award at #Berlinale75.
— Ramin Setoodeh (@RaminSetoodeh) February 13, 2025
According to a report by Ellise Shafer for EbMaster in Berlin, Swinton directly criticized the rising wave of far-right administrations that intend to transform the United States and Europe over the next few years.
Cruelty is occurring under our very eyes, and I have no qualms in pointing this out. I stand with those who see the unjustified tolerance of self-serving governments, who align themselves with environmental destroyers and war perpetrators, regardless of their origin. This was expressed by Swinton at an event held at Berlinale Palast, located about a mile from the Brandenburg Gate.
This year’s festival takes place against a backdrop of political upheaval in Germany, as the nation prepares for significant general elections on February 23rd. Remarkably, these elections fall on the last day of the sprocket opera that started on February 13th. The elections have been notable due to the increase in support for the right-wing party Alternative for Germany (AfD), whose positions on immigration and other matters have sparked much debate.
Ramin Setoodeh and Elsa Keslassy captured a broader perspective of the event, revealing insights about the esteemed and cherished festival currently experiencing transformation during its inaugural year under the leadership of Tricia Tuttle.
Located between Sundance and the final stretch of awards season, coinciding with this year’s BAFTAs in London (on Sunday), Berlin has faced challenges in recent times compared to the glamour and excitement of Cannes or Venice. However, Tuttle is working hard to attract more prominent films and celebrities to Berlin.”
Setoodeh and Keslassy write.
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Here are highlights from Day 2 at the Berlinale:
In a discussion, actor Lars Eidinger from the film “The Light” clarifies that director Tom Tykwer intends this festival’s opening piece to shed light on the peril of self-obsession and emphasize that we humans are responsible for the world being at the precipice.
German helmers wrestle with politics and cultural identity.
Has Spain’s focus on commercial appeal diminished the country’s festival footprint?
Gold Rush Pictures, the production company behind “The Light,” has established a collaborative partnership with Ilya Stewart’s Hype Studios for joint production.
Emma Mackey on her “haunting” Berlin competition title “Hot Milk” and working with Vicky Kreips
Mike Downey, as head of the European Film Academy, reveals a wide range of initiatives under his production company, Downey Ink.
As a cinephile, I found the recent report by the European Audiovisual Observatory quite intriguing. It appears that overall box office revenue across Europe experienced a minor dip of 1% in the year 2024. However, it’s Germany where we see a more substantial decline, with a fall of 6.5%.
New festival director Tricia Tuttle joins vigil for Hamas hostage David Cunio, an Israeli actor.
The debut film of actor Harris Dickinson, known for his role in “Babygirl,” entitled “Urchin,” is set to kick off sales at the European Film Market in Berlin.
Selma Blair is set to star in supernatural thriller “Silent” that launched pre-sales at EFM.
The Berlinale competition film titled “Living the Land,” directed by Huo Meng, has secured distribution rights in France.
Review: “The Light”
Review: “Sex”
More coverage can be found here: EbMaster at Berlin Film Festival
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