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Acclaimed Director Todd Haynes Set to Lead Jury at Berlin Film Festival’s Milestone 75th Edition

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Berlin, Germany — Renowned filmmaker Todd Haynes has been appointed as the jury president for the 2025 Berlin Film Festival, an event that promises to blend cinematic tradition with contemporary flair. The festival organizers announced Haynes’ role, highlighting his unique contributions to the film industry as a pivotal reason for his selection. Berlinale director Tricia Tuttle lauded Haynes as a brilliantly versatile writer and director whose works have not only showcased stylistic diversity but also upheld a distinct signature. She remarked on Haynes’ longstanding relationship with the festival that dates back to his 1991 Teddy … Read more

European Film Promotion Announces Esteemed Jury for 28th European Shooting Stars at Berlin Film Festival

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Berlin, Germany – The European Film Promotion has unveiled the jury for its 28th edition of the European Shooting Stars, a prominent program that spotlights talented actors from across Europe. This initiative, which aligns with the Berlin Film Festival scheduled for February 13-23, aims to elevate emerging European actors on an international stage. This year’s jury comprises an experienced and diverse group of five film industry professionals tasked with selecting 10 actors from a pool of candidates nominated by their respective national film promotion institutes and film centers. These actors will then participate in a … Read more

Legal Battle in Berlin: Human Rights Lawyers Challenge Shipment of Military Explosives Destined for Israeli Defense Contractor

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Berlin, Germany – Human rights attorneys have initiated legal action in Berlin to halt the transit of a substantial amount of military-grade explosives scheduled to be shipped aboard the German-owned cargo vessel MV Kathrin. Legal representatives from the European Legal Support Center (ELSC) have taken this action on behalf of three Palestinian individuals from Gaza, citing concerns over the potential use of these explosives in Israel’s military activities in Gaza. The shipment in question consists of 150 metric tons of RDX, a type of explosive commonly used in military ammunition. The plaintiffs contend that these … Read more

Religious Studies Professor S Brent Rodriguez-Plate Takes on The Berlin International Film Festival: An Ecumenical Journey Through Diverse Films

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Berlin, Germany – Professor of Religious Studies S Brent Rodriguez-Plate recently had the honor of being a member of the ecumenical jury at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival, also known as the Berlinale. As a longstanding tradition, the ecumenical jury at the Berlinale recognizes and celebrates outstanding international films. Over the course of ten days, Rodriguez-Plate and the jury watched more than 30 films, encompassing a diverse range of genres and settings. This year, the ecumenical jury presented awards in three categories: the main competition, panorama, and forum. The top prize in the main … Read more