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Filmstiftung-supported Productions Win Big at 74th Berlin International Film Festival

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Berlin, Germany – Three Filmstiftung-backed productions received accolades at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival, which concluded on Saturday evening. Presided over by jury president Lupita Nyong’o, the awards ceremony celebrated the outstanding talents in the film industry. Matthias Glasner was awarded the prestigious Silver Bear for Best Screenplay for his film “Dying”, while Martin Gschlacht received the Silver Bear for an Outstanding Artistic Contribution for his work as the director of photography on “The Devil’s Bath”. Juliana Rojas also received recognition as Best Director in the Encounters competition for her film “Cidade; Campo”.

Dahomey: French-Senegalese Documentary Wins Golden Bear at 74th Berlin International Film Festival

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Berlin, Germany – French-Senegalese filmmaker Mati Diop’s documentary, “Dahomey,” has been awarded the Golden Bear for the best film at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival. The film explores the return of plundered royal treasures from Paris to Benin, examining the complex response of the Benin culture to the artifacts. Diop made a political statement while accepting the award, expressing solidarity with Palestine. Lupita Nyong’o, the first Black and African president of the Berlinale jury, announced the winner. “Dahomey” is the second African film to win the top prize at Berlin. Hong Sangsoo’s “A Traveler’s … Read more

Bidding Farewell to Berlinale: 20 Films Compete for Golden and Silver Bears in the 74th Award Ceremony

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BERLIN, Germany – The prestigious 74th Berlinale award ceremony has commenced, featuring 20 films competing for the coveted Golden and Silver Bear awards. Movie enthusiasts can witness the gala live on the Berlinale website or through the festival’s YouTube channel, making it accessible to a global audience. Leading the international jury that will determine the winners is acclaimed actor Lupita Nyong’o, known for her roles in Oscar-winning films “12 Years a Slave” and “Black Panther”. This year’s Berlinale marks the final edition under the artistic direction of Carlo Chatrian, who will be succeeded by Tricia … Read more

Award-Winning Films Revealed at 74th Berlin International Film Festival

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Berlin, Germany – The 74th Berlin International Film Festival recently announced the winners of its prestigious awards. Among the top contenders for the festival’s top prize are Matthias Glasner’s German family epic, “Sterben” (Dying), and the Iranian feature “My Favourite Cake” by Maryam Moghaddam and Behtash Sanaeeha. Both films received multiple awards from the independent juries and are frontrunners for the official festival ceremony. “Sterben” tells the story of a classical conductor and his dysfunctional family, while “My Favourite Cake” is a quiet drama about a 70-year-old widow taking a chance on new love. These … Read more