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Norwegian Director Dag Johan Haugerud Wins Golden Bear at 75th Berlin Film Festival with Teen Drama ‘Dreams (Sex Love)’

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Berlin, Germany — The 75th edition of the Berlin Film Festival wrapped up with a grand awards ceremony where the Golden Bear, the festival’s top honor, was awarded to Norwegian director Dag Johan Haugerud for his film “Drømmer (Dreams),” a powerful narrative centered around a teenage girl’s vivid imagination and emotional turmoil towards her teacher. “Dreams (Sex Love)” marks the final installment in Haugerud’s trilogy that explores intense personal relationships. The director expressed his astonishment and gratitude at the win, crediting the transformative power of reading and writing for expanding minds and enhancing lives. Jury … Read more

Berlin International Film Festival Announces Star-Studded Jury, Including Todd Haynes and Fan Bingbing, for Its 75th Edition

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Berlin, Germany — The Berlin International Film Festival, now in its 75th year, will showcase an array of global cinematic talent with its juries announced for the upcoming festival set in Germany’s culture-rich capital next month. This year’s line-up includes prestigious filmmakers and industry professionals from across the world who will adjudicate various categories. Leading the International Jury for the competition section is American filmmaker Todd Haynes. Haynes will be joined by an eclectic group including Nabil Ayouch from Morocco, Germany’s Bina Daigeler, Chinese actress Fan Bingbing, Argentine filmmaker Rodrigo Moreno, American critic Amy Nicholson, … Read more

Berlinale Announces Star-Studded Jury for 75th Film Festival, Introduces New Competitions and Prizes

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Berlin, Germany – The Berlin International Film Festival, also known as the Berlinale, has announced its jury lineup for its 75th edition, set to take place from February 13 to February 23. The festival, celebrated for its diverse and global cinematic selections, will feature prominent figures from the film industry across its various competition juries. Morocco/France-based director Nabil Ayouch, German costume designer Bina Daigeler, Chinese actor Fan Bingbing, Argentine director Rodrigo Moreno, U.S. film critic and author Amy Nicholson, and German director, actor, and screenwriter Maria Schrader will evaluate the main competition entries. They join … Read more

Todd Haynes to Lead Jury at Berlinale’s 75th Edition, Celebrating a Rich History of Cinematic Pioneers

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Todd Haynes, an acclaimed American filmmaker known for examining the intricacies of identity and society, has been selected to serve as the president of the international jury for the 75th edition of the Berlin International Film Festival. The milestone event, recognized as the festival’s diamond jubilee, is scheduled to be held from Feb. 13-23, 2025, in Berlin, Germany. Haynes, whose directorial debut “Poison” clinched the Teddy Award at the Berlinale in 1991, has maintained a prosperous relationship with the festival over the decades. Berlinale Director Tricia Tuttle praised Haynes, describing him as a versatile and … Read more