Internationale Filmfestspiele Berlin (Internationale Filmfestspiele Berlin)

At the beginning of the Cold War in 1951, the festival was created for the public as an introduction to the free world. Shaped by the tumultuous post-war period and the unique situation of a divided city, the Berlinale has developed into a cultural festival exchange and platform for important cinematic exploration of issues. social topic. It is by far the most political of all the major film festivals.

Although Potsdamer Platz is the focus of the festival, film screenings take place around the city including at Alexanderplatz, Zoo Palast cinema in Tiergatern and in the Cultural Quarter (Silent Green Kulturquartier) at Wedding. The Berlinale not only offers film enthusiasts the chance to see new films and comment with film industry insiders, but also a chance to experience Berlin's unique architecture and culture.

Website: www.berlinale.de/en/home.html