Berlinale 2025: Tricia Tuttle Prepares for a Transformative 75th Edition

The new festival director tackles challenges of politics, programming changes, and controversy in her inaugural year.

Tricia Tuttle, the new Berlinale director, will oversee the festival's 75th edition from February 13 to 23, 2025, during a politically charged election season in Germany.
The festival will honor Tilda Swinton with the Golden Bear for Lifetime Achievement and open with Tom Tykwer's film 'Das Licht,' a German-French production.
Tuttle has introduced a new section, 'Perspectives,' focusing on international directorial debuts, while discontinuing the 'Encounters' section for experimental films.
Controversy from the previous Berlinale, including criticism over statements made at the closing gala and debates about political guest invitations, has led to updated security measures and evaluation processes.
Ticket prices for major premieres at the Berlinale Palast will increase slightly, while general ticket prices and discounts for certain groups remain largely unchanged.