The New York Times – Film:
The film, from the director Ilker Catak, explores political repression in Turkey. Another movie set in the country, “Salvation,” took the runner-up prize.
Category: Berlin International Film Festival
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At Berlin Film Festival, the Politics Are Onscreen, Too
The New York Times – Film:
Some directors and stars at the Berlin Film Festival rejected a political view of cinema. But the movies there suggest that politics is broader than just activism.
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Berlin Film Festival Tried to Focus on Movies. Politics Stole the Spotlight.
The New York Times – Film:
Reporters’ attempts to draw stars into debates about Gaza and other highly charged topics have threatened to overshadow the movies at the Berlin Film Festival.
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Bela Tarr, Titan of Slow-Moving Cinema, Is Dead at 70
The New York Times – Film:
Called his “masterpiece,” one film, “Satantango,” is seven hours long. A favorite of critics and art-house festivals, he focused on the “human dignity” of marginal characters.
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The Berlin Film Festival Moves Forward Despite Challenges
The New York Times – Film:
The festival, which takes place in winter and late in the award season, has, in recent years, been somewhat overshadowed by its sister events in Cannes and Venice.
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Criticism of Israel at Berlin Film Festival Stirs Antisemitism Debate
The New York Times – Film:
The backlash to some winners’ speeches at the festival shows how polarized and fraught Germany’s culture scene has become.
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‘Dahomey’ Wins Top Prize at Berlin International Film Festival
The New York Times – Film:
The documentary, directed by Mati Diop, was awarded the Golden Bear.
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At the Berlin Film Festival, Reconsidering the Power of Doubt
The New York Times – Film:
At a festival that is having an identity crisis, some of the best movies suggest that lacking certainty isn’t always a bad thing.
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A Film Festival in the Back of a Taxi
The New York Times – Film:
The TaxiFilmFest is partly a protest over the miserable state of Berlin’s taxi industry. But it’s also a celebration of the cab’s iconic place in the urban cultural landscape.