75th Berlinale Unveils Lineup with Star Power, Political Themes, and New Leadership

Tricia Tuttle's debut as festival director highlights a mix of global premieres, political narratives, and fresh initiatives for the Berlin International Film Festival.

The 75th Berlinale, running from February 13 to 23, marks Tricia Tuttle's first year as festival director, introducing the new 'Perspectives' section for debut films while retiring the 'Encounters' category.
The festival will open with Tom Tykwer's 'Das Licht,' a German family drama screened outside the competition, and honor Tilda Swinton with the Golden Bear for lifetime achievement.
19 films will compete for the Golden Bear, including works by Richard Linklater, Radu Jude, Michel Franco, and Hong Sang-soo, with two German entries: 'Was Marielle weiß' and 'Yunan.'
Political and social issues take center stage, with films addressing topics like the Hanau 2020 attack, the Ukraine conflict, and mental health, alongside high-profile documentaries on global crises.
Star-studded premieres outside the competition include Bong Joon-ho's 'Mickey 17' featuring Robert Pattinson and James Mangold's Bob Dylan biopic 'A Complete Unknown' starring Timothée Chalamet.