It may be harder than it used be for our indie cinema paradises, but recent developments have injected some hope into the local scene.
Feb 20, 2012 by Nele Obermuller in Film (1 Comments)
The award-winning Al Juma Al Akheira takes us on a taxi ride through Jordan's capital. Director Yahya Alabdallah wonderfully balances personal portrait and political allegory.
Feb 17, 2012 by Giovanni Marchini Camia in Film
Plainly stated and matter-of-fact, director Sacha Polak and star Hannah Hoekstra chatted with Exberliner about their debut film, Hemel.
Feb 16, 2012 by Giovanni Marchini Camia in Film
As you saw from our snapshots, Meryl's big night was last night. But the film in question is The Iron Lady and in it is an equally fascinating costar – Jim Broadbent.
A new feature of this blog: five stupid and not-so-stupid, newsy and not-so-newsy things to start off your week. Be ready to confront Mondays armed with a whole new outlook!
Feb 20, 2012 by Seymour Gris in The Berlin Blog
With two subtle but important policy changes, Ben made this one of his best Berlinales ever. Here are his tip-tops and benjiflops for 2012.
Feb 19, 2012 by Ben Knight in The Berlinale Blog
So, the jury has sung. My favourites were up there – but one question remains. Has the Berlinale sold out on its reputation for political integrity?
Feb 19, 2012 by Eve Lucas in The Berlinale Blog (1 Comments)
Well, the winner's have been announced. And Giovanni, isn't psychic, just damn good at spotting the best films. Here's the Bear round-up and his thoughts on it.
Feb 19, 2012 by Giovanni Marchini Camia in The Berlinale Blog
The Berlinale queer film award, the world's most prestigious, celebrates with glitz and glamour. Stereo Total and a Peaches provide entertainment.
The mother of all Berlin film festivals opens for 10 days, temporarily transforming the city into Tinseltown, with movies for every taste and that one-of-a-kind festival buzz.
To celebrate the 62nd international Berlinale, student film festival Sehsüchte brings you a party from a sharp location. ASA 808 and Filburt (Permanent Vacation) are among the batch of DJs playing electro, deep house, and techno for celluloid.
by Sarah Gibson (1 Comments)
True Grit is a black comedy quoting a black comedy that was itself a revision of the cowboy myth at once affectionate and cynical. What? You missed it? Catch it Freiluft!
EXBERLINER's Ben Knight asks film fans about the highs and lows of the 2011 Berlin Film Festival.
Feb 20, 2011 by Dan Borden | Ben Knight in Film (1 Comments)
Ben and Dan visit the pinnacle of excitement for any good film festival... the press conference! We show you the nitty-gritty details of half of what being a journalist at the Berlinale is all about. Thankfully the film is an interesting one.
Feb 18, 2011 by Dan Borden | Ben Knight in Film (1 Comments)
Long-time Berlinale reporter Mahari Seghid tells EXBERLINER's Ben Knight why a German film festival matters to Africans.
Feb 18, 2011 by Dan Borden | Ben Knight in Film
EXBERLINER's Nelli Muminova and Alex Yeguy chat with Russian director Alexander Zeldovich whose latest film Target is featured at the 2011 Berlin Film Festival.
Feb 16, 2011 by Dan Borden in Film
