THERE IS NO EVIL
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A film by Mohammad Rasoulof (A MAN OF INTEGRITY, MANUSCRIPTS DON’T BURN)
2020 - Iran/Germany/Czech Republic - Drama - 2.39 - 152 min
with Ehsan Mirhosseini, Shaghayegh Shourian, Kaveh Ahangar, Alireza Zareparast
Every country that enforces the death penalty needs people to kill other people. Four men are put in front of an unthinkable but simple choice. Whatever they decide, it will directly or indirectly corrode themselves, their relationships, and their entire lives.
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SCREENINGS
| SAT |
FEB |
22nd |
8:55 |
CINEMAXX 8 Private |
| TUE |
FEB |
25th |
9:30 |
CINEMAXX 10 Private |
| FRI |
FEB |
28th |
11:30 |
BERLINALE PALAST Press |
| FRI |
FEB |
28th |
18:30 |
BERLINALE PALAST Premiere |
| SAT |
FEB |
29th |
10:00 |
HAUS DER BERLINER FESTSPIELE Public |
| SAT |
FEB |
29th |
12:30 |
FRIEDRICHSTADT-PALAST Public |
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BERLINALE - SPECIAL GALA
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CHARLATAN
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A Film by Agnieszka Holland (MR. JONES, IN DARKNESS, EUROPA EUROPA)
2020 - Czech Republic/Ireland/Poland/Slovakia - Historical Drama - 2.35 - 118 min
with Ivan Trojan, Josef Trojan, Juraj Loj
Inspired by the true story of herbalist Jan Mikolasek, who dedicated his life to caring for the sick in spite of the immense obstacles he faced in his private and public life. Born at the turn of the 20th century, Mikolasek wins fame and fortune using unorthodox treatment methods to cure a wide range of diseases. Already a local institution in Czechoslovakia before World War II, the healer gains in reputation and wealth whether during the Nazi occupation or under the Communist rule. One after the other, every regime will want to use his skills and in return gives him protection. But how high shall be the costs to maintain this status as the tide turns?
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SCREENINGS
| SAT |
FEB |
22nd |
16:00 |
CINEMAXX 4 Private |
| MON |
FEB |
24th |
9:00 |
CINEMAXX 4 Private |
| THU |
FEB |
27th |
12:15 |
BERLINALE PALAST Press |
| THU |
FEB |
27th |
18:45 |
BERLINALE PALAST Premiere |
| FRI |
FEB |
28th |
9:30 |
HAUS DER BERLINER FESTSPIELE Public |
| FRI |
FEB |
28th |
13:00 |
FRIEDRICHSTADT-PALAST Public |
| SAT |
FEB |
29th |
21:00 |
HAUS DER BERLINER FESTSPIELE Public |
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BERLINALE - SPECIAL
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LAST AND FIRST MEN
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A film by Jóhann Jóhannsson (composer of THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING, ARRIVAL, SICARIO)
Narrated by Tilda Swinton
2020 - Iceland - Dystopian Sci-Fi - 1.66 - 70 min
Two billion years ahead of us, a future race of humans finds itself on the verge of extinction. Almost all that is left in the world are lone and surreal monuments, beaming their message into the wilderness.
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SCREENINGS
| SUN |
FEB |
23rd |
9:10 |
CINEMAXX 9 Private |
| MON |
FEB |
24th |
12:30 |
CINEMAXX 9 Private |
| TUE |
FEB |
25th |
15:00 |
HAUS DER BERLINER FESTSPIELE Premiere |
| WED |
FEB |
26th |
15:00 |
CUBIX 6 Public |
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BERLINALE - PANORAMA
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SUK SUK
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A film by Ray Yeung
2019 - Hong Kong - Drama - 2.35 - 92 min
with Bo Tai, Ben Yuen, Patra Ga Man Au
Pak is a 70-year-old taxi driver who lives with his wife. His son is happily married, with a child, and his daughter is pregnant and about to get married. Hoi, divorced, lives together with his devout Christian son and family. The two men, who have lived all their lives never revealing their sexual identities, meet by chance in the streets of Hong Kong. As Pak and Hoi fall in love they contemplate a possible future together.
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SCREENINGS
| SAT |
FEB |
22nd |
10:00 |
CUBIX 7 Press |
| SUN |
FEB |
23rd |
15:00 |
DELPHI LUX 2 Market |
| TUE |
FEB |
25th |
15:00 |
CINEMAXX 13 Market |
| WED |
FEB |
26th |
21:00 |
CINEMAXX 7 Premiere |
| THU |
FEB |
27th |
19:15 |
CUBIX 7 Public |
| FRI |
FEB |
28th |
13:15 |
CUBIX 7 Public |
| SAT |
FEB |
29th |
21:00 |
CINEMAXX 7 Public |
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MARKET
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ARE WE LOST FOREVER
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A film by David Färdmar
2020 - Sweden - Drama - 2.39 - 103 min
with Björn Elgerd, Nemanja Stojanovic, Jonathan Andersson, Micki Stoltt
One morning it is over. For Hampus it is a relief to break up from their destructive relationship, while Adrian is devastated and heartbroken. Will he be able to survive without the love of his life, or is there a possible way of somehow getting him back?
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SCREENINGS
| SAT |
FEB |
22nd |
16:45 |
CINEMAXX 5 Market |
| TUE |
FEB |
25th |
11:30 |
CINEMAXX 13 Market |
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MARKET
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TRUTH AND JUSTICE
OSCARS SHORTLIST INTERNATIONAL FILM - 2020
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A film by Tanel Toom
2019 - Estonia - Historical Drama - 2.39 - 148 min
with Priit Loog, Priit Voigemast, Maiken Schmidt, Ester Kuntu
Estonia, 1870. Uncompromising Anders is a hard-working man and a new farm owner. Only through his hard work will he be able to transform this poor land into the flourishing farm of his dreams, in order to bring truth and justice to this godforsaken place.
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SATELLITE AWARDS
BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM
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SCREENINGS
| SUN |
FEB |
23rd |
16:30 |
DELPHI LUX 1 Market |
| MON |
FEB |
24th |
14:35 |
GROPIUS BAU CINEMA Market |
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MARKET
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LUNANA: A YAK IN THE CLASSROOM
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A film by Pawo Choyning Dorji
2019 - Bhutan - Drama - 2.35 - 109 min
with Sherab Dorji, Ugyen Norbu Lhendup, Kelden Lhamo Gurung
Struggling with his profession as a teacher, Ugyen is sent to Lunana in northern Bhutan for his final year of training. The high altitude and the lack of amenities make Ugyen want to leave as soon as he arrives. With a warm welcome the local children try to win him over, but they don’t have much time as the harsh winter is about to arrive in the glacial parts of the Himalaya…
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PALM SPRINGS
AUDIENCE AWARD
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SCREENINGS
| FRI |
FEB |
21st |
15:05 |
CINEMAXX 4 Market |
| SUN |
FEB |
23rd |
9:15 |
CINEMAXX 12 Market |
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MARKET
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JEUNE JULIETTE
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A film by Anne Emond
2019 - Canada - Comedy/Drama - 1.78 - 97 min
with Alexane Jamieson, Léanne Désilets, Antoine Desrochers
Meet Juliette, a high school sophomore. Juliette is a heavy girl; she’s also bold, funny, slightly scheming and totally endearing. It’s the hectic last few weeks before summer vacation and Juliette is about to learn some big lessons about boys, love and friendship. She’ll even do some growing up - but not too much.
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SCREENINGS
| THU |
FEB |
20th |
11:15 |
CINEMAXX 12 Market |
| MON |
FEB |
24th |
11:15 |
SIMON BOLIVAR SAAL Market |
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LOLA AT BERLINALE
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PELICAN BLOOD
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A film by Katrin Gebbe (NOTHING BAD CAN HAPPEN)
2019 - Germany/Bulgaria - Drama - 2.39 - 120 min
with Nina Hoss (PHOENIX, HOMELAND), Murathan Muslu
Wiebke lives together with her adoptive daughter Nicolina on an idyllic horse farm. After many years of waiting, she now has the chance to adopt another girl, Raya, to provide Nicolina with the longed-for sister. The first weeks are harmonious, and the siblings get along great. But shortly thereafter, Wiebke realizes that Raya, initially shy and charming, is becoming increasingly aggressive and poses a danger to herself and others. The mother will soon have to cross borders and take extreme decisions to protect her cubs.
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FANTASTIC FEST 2019
BEST DIRECTOR
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SCREENINGS
| SAT |
FEB |
22nd |
20:15 |
CUBIX 4 |
| WED |
FEB |
26th |
10:15 |
CUBIX 4 |
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