The Berlinale Film Festival

Dawn.com Published February 16, 2011
Director Cyril Tuschi arrives at a cinema to present his documentary “Khodorkovsky”. – Photo by Reuters
Director Cyril Tuschi arrives at a cinema to present his documentary “Khodorkovsky”. – Photo by Reuters
Actor Gerard Butler jokes with actress Jessica Chastain as they arrive for the screening of the movie “Coriolanus”. – Photo by Reuters
Actor Gerard Butler jokes with actress Jessica Chastain as they arrive for the screening of the movie “Coriolanus”. – Photo by Reuters
This undated film still released by the Berlinale office shows British actor Ralph Fiennes (C) playing a scene of the movie “Coriolanus”. The movie by British director and actor Ralph Fiennes kicks off the 61st Berlin film festival, a 10-day extravaganza of glitzy entertainment and explosive political fare. – Photo by AFP
This undated film still released by the Berlinale office shows British actor Ralph Fiennes (C) playing a scene of the movie “Coriolanus”. The movie by British director and actor Ralph Fiennes kicks off the 61st Berlin film festival, a 10-day extravaganza of glitzy entertainment and explosive political fare. – Photo by AFP
“Shooting stars” of the Berlinale 2011 (L-R) Sylvia Hoeks (The Netherlands), Andrea Riseborough (Britain), Natasha Petrovic (Macedonia) and Alexander Fehling (Germany) pose for photographers as they arrive on the red carpet. – Photo by AFP
“Shooting stars” of the Berlinale 2011 (L-R) Sylvia Hoeks (The Netherlands), Andrea Riseborough (Britain), Natasha Petrovic (Macedonia) and Alexander Fehling (Germany) pose for photographers as they arrive on the red carpet. – Photo by AFP
US director Miranda July poses for photographers on the red carpet as she arrives for the premiere of the movie “The Future”. – Photo by AFP
US director Miranda July poses for photographers on the red carpet as she arrives for the premiere of the movie “The Future”. – Photo by AFP
Chinese producer Hong Chen (L), child actor William Wang and Chinese director Kaige Chen (R) pose for photographers during the photocall for the film “Zhao Shi Ge Er” (Sacrifice) in the “Berlinale Special” section. – Photo by AFP
Chinese producer Hong Chen (L), child actor William Wang and Chinese director Kaige Chen (R) pose for photographers during the photocall for the film “Zhao Shi Ge Er” (Sacrifice) in the “Berlinale Special” section. – Photo by AFP
(L-R) Czech actor of Iranian origin Babak Karimim, Iranian actress Leila Hatami, Iranian director Asghar Farhadi, Iranian actress Sarina Farhadi and Iranian actress Sareh Bayat pose for photographers during a photocall for the movie “Jodaeiye Nader Az Simin” (Nader And Simin, A Separation). – Photo by AFP
(L-R) Czech actor of Iranian origin Babak Karimim, Iranian actress Leila Hatami, Iranian director Asghar Farhadi, Iranian actress Sarina Farhadi and Iranian actress Sareh Bayat pose for photographers during a photocall for the movie “Jodaeiye Nader Az Simin” (Nader And Simin, A Separation). – Photo by AFP
This undated film still released by the Berlinale office shows French actress Sandrine Kiberlain (L) and French actor Fabrice Lucchini (L) playing a scene of the movie “Service Entrance” (Les femmes du 6eme etage). The movie by French director Philippe Le Guay kicks off the 61st Berlin film festival, a 10-day extravaganza of glitzy entertainment and explosive political fare. – Photo by AFP
This undated film still released by the Berlinale office shows French actress Sandrine Kiberlain (L) and French actor Fabrice Lucchini (L) playing a scene of the movie “Service Entrance” (Les femmes du 6eme etage). The movie by French director Philippe Le Guay kicks off the 61st Berlin film festival, a 10-day extravaganza of glitzy entertainment and explosive political fare. – Photo by AFP
British actress Vanessa Redgrave (R) signs autographs. – Photo by AFP
British actress Vanessa Redgrave (R) signs autographs. – Photo by AFP
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, film director Wim Wenders, his wife Donata and German President Christian Wulff (R-L) wear 3D glasses before the screening of the movie “Pina”. – Photo by Reuters
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, film director Wim Wenders, his wife Donata and German President Christian Wulff (R-L) wear 3D glasses before the screening of the movie “Pina”. – Photo by Reuters
German singer Udo Lindenberg smokes a cigar as he arrives at the red carpet for the screening of the movie “Sing Your Song”. – Photo by Reuters
German singer Udo Lindenberg smokes a cigar as he arrives at the red carpet for the screening of the movie “Sing Your Song”. – Photo by Reuters
US singer Harry Belafonte receives the Berlinale Camera at a screening of the film “Sing your Song”. – Photo by AFP
US singer Harry Belafonte receives the Berlinale Camera at a screening of the film “Sing your Song”. – Photo by AFP
Sylvia Hoeks of the Netherlands poses for pictures during a presentation of Shooting Stars, a selection of upcoming actors. – Photo by Reuters
Sylvia Hoeks of the Netherlands poses for pictures during a presentation of Shooting Stars, a selection of upcoming actors. – Photo by Reuters
“Shooting stars” of the Berlinale 2011 pose during the awarding ceremony on February 14, 2011 in Berlin. – Photo by AFP
“Shooting stars” of the Berlinale 2011 pose during the awarding ceremony on February 14, 2011 in Berlin. – Photo by AFP
Actress Ornella Muti smiles during the “Cinema for Peace 2011” charity gala. – Photo by Reuters
Actress Ornella Muti smiles during the “Cinema for Peace 2011” charity gala. – Photo by Reuters

The 61st edition of the Berlinale Film Festival, running from February 10 to 20, will showcase 22 films in its main program including 16 in the running for the festival's coveted Golden and Silver Bear prizes.

European Film Production (EFP) annually presents 10 up-and-coming European actors and actresses from 10 different European countries to the international press, public and industry during the first weekend of the Berlin International Film Festival.

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