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Isabelle Huppert delivers a shimmering, campy turn as Erzsébet Báthory in Ulrike Ottinger’s The Blood Countess, a visually lavish vampire comedy premiered at Berlin. While the production design and Huppert’s performance are standout, the film’s sprawling, madcap plot and an overstuffed supporting cast make it feel longer than necessary, leaving it as a gorgeously staged but uneven anthology of vampire mayhem.
The Berlin Film Festival has announced the lineup for its official competition and Encounters section, featuring 20 films including La Cocina starring Rooney Mara, Dahomey by Mati Diop, and A Traveler’s Needs starring Isabelle Huppert. The festival will also include sidebars such as Panorama, Forum, and Berlinale Special, with highlights including a documentary about British filmmakers Powell and Pressburger narrated by Martin Scorsese, and the latest feature from British filmmaker Rose Glass. Additionally, Martin Scorsese will receive the Honorary Golden Bear for lifetime achievement, and Lupita Nyong’o will head the International Jury.
Moonlight emerged as the big winner at the Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA) awards, taking home Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Cinematography. Isabelle Huppert continued her winning streak for Best Actress with dual citations for Elle and Things to Come. Other notable winners included Adam Driver for Best Actor, The Lobster for Best Screenplay, and O.J.: Made in America for Best Editing. La La Land, despite being nominated in multiple categories, ended up as a runner-up in most of them.