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entertainment1 year ago

"Dahomey: Mati Diop's Award-Winning Documentary Sheds Light on Looted African Art"

Mati Diop's documentary "Dahomey" wins the Golden Bear for best film at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival, making it only the second African film to win the top prize at Berlin. The film explores the return of plundered royal treasures from Paris to Benin and features a direct political statement from Diop. Other winners include Sebastian Stan for best leading performance and Emily Watson for best supporting actor, with a special documentary prize going to "No Other Land," which addresses the political debate surrounding the war in Gaza.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#berlin-international-film-festival#documentary#entertainment
entertainmentcinema1 year ago

"2024 Berlin Film Festival: Winners Revealed"

The Berlin Film Festival concludes with its annual awards ceremony, marking a change in leadership as Tricia Tuttle takes over from Carlo Chatrian. Notable films in contention include "La Cocina," "Small Things Like These," "Black Tea," "The Devil’s Bath," "Sons," "Suspended Time," and "A Different Man." The main competition jury, led by Lupita Nyong’o, announces winners including "Dahomey," "A Traveler’s Needs," "The Empire," "Pepe," "A Different Man," "Small Things Like These," and others. Additionally, the Encounters, Documentary, and Berlinale Shorts categories also reveal their respective winners.

via IndieWire|
#berlin-film-festival#cinema#entertainmentcinema
entertainment1 year ago

"Dahomey: Golden Bear Win and Controversy at Berlin Film Festival"

Mati Diop becomes the first Black director to win the Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival for her documentary "Dahomey," while English-language performers Sebastian Stan and Emily Watson also receive top honors. The ceremony, marked by impassioned statements against war and social discrimination, saw a diverse range of films recognized, including a documentary on Palestinian life under Israeli occupation and a science-fiction farce. The event showcased a strong emphasis on nonfiction cinema and featured calls for a ceasefire in Gaza from winners and jurors.

via Variety|
#award-winners#berlin-film-festival#documentary
entertainment1 year ago

"Martin Scorsese Reflects on Cinema's Evolution and Receives Honorary Golden Bear at Berlin Film Festival"

Martin Scorsese received the honorary Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival, reflecting on his career and teasing a return to the festival in the future. German director Wim Wenders introduced Scorsese with a humorous anecdote, and Scorsese discussed the impact of film festivals on his career, emphasizing the importance of the filmmaking community. He expressed gratitude for being part of the ongoing conversation in cinema and hinted at continuing to make films in the future.

via Variety|
#berlin-film-festival#cinema#entertainment
entertainment1 year ago

"Berlin Film Fest: Navigating Scandals, Politics, and Tensions"

Cillian Murphy will open the Berlin International Film Festival with "Small Things Like These", a drama about Ireland's Magdalene laundries, while Lupita Nyong'o serves as the first black jury president. The festival will feature films addressing political and social issues, with Martin Scorsese receiving an Honorary Golden Bear for lifetime achievement. Notable entries include "Spaceman" starring Adam Sandler, "La Cocina" with Rooney Mara, and "Pepe" imagining the life of a hippopotamus from Pablo Escobar's menagerie.

via Yahoo News|
#berlin-international-film-festival#cillian-murphy#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

"Star-Studded Lineup Revealed for 2024 Berlinale Film Festival"

The 74th Berlin International Film Festival has announced its full lineup, featuring films competing for the Golden and Silver Bears in both the competition and encounters sections. Notable entries include La Cocina, From Hilde With Love, Suspended Time, and A Traveler’s Needs, with renowned directors such as Alonso Ruizpalacios, Andreas Dresen, Olivier Assayas, and Hong Sang-soo presenting their latest works. The festival also emphasized its commitment to fostering empathy and understanding through film, addressing the ongoing war in Gaza and promoting intercultural understanding.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#artistic-expression#berlin-international-film-festival#competition-films