Berlin Film Festival 2025 Announces First Lineup Under New Artistic Director

The Berlinale's 75th edition will feature world premieres by Ira Sachs, Denis Côté, and Michel Gondry, with Tricia Tuttle leading the festival for the first time.

The 2025 Berlin Film Festival, running February 13-23, marks the debut of Tricia Tuttle as artistic director, succeeding Carlo Chatrian.
The Berlinale Special section includes premieres such as Jan-Ole Gerster’s neo-noir thriller 'Islands' and Ido Fluk’s 'Köln 75,' a biopic about Vera Brandes and Keith Jarrett’s legendary concert.
Ira Sachs’ 'Peter Hujar’s Day,' exploring the life of the 1970s New York photographer, and Denis Côté’s documentary 'Paul' are among the Panorama lineup highlights.
Michel Gondry’s new animated film 'Maya, Give Me a Title,' dedicated to his daughter, will premiere in the Generation sidebar for younger audiences.
The festival’s Panorama section features 18 countries and eight world premieres, including Shatara Michelle Ford’s 'Dreams in Nightmares' and Emilie Blichfeldt’s dark fairy tale 'The Ugly Stepsister.'