The Berlinale will highlight its next edition, which will be held. Between 16 and 26 FebruaryDeclaring that it wants to commemorate the victims of war and oppression with democratic values and the occupation of Ukraine and protests in Iran as a background, the organization announced that it was founded today. A new award for best series.
“Film festivals reinforce freedom of expression, artistic freedom and peaceful dialogue“, in a statement by the two directors of the Berlinale, Mariette Rissenbeek and Carlo Chatrian.
In that sense, they stated “with consideration”. Continuing war of aggression against Ukraine and among the brave protests and liberation struggles in Iran, Berlinale 2023 particularly seeks to defend them. democratic values and remember the victims of war, destruction and oppression in the world.”
According to Rissenbeek and Chatrian, “As a festival for the public, the Berlinale variety of participationencounters, shared cinematographic experiences and spaces for artistic reflection It will be a visible sign of film culture once again experienced in 2023.”
The festival’s directors also announced the creation of the Berlinale Series award for the best production in this genre. Collaboration with the American special publication “Deadline”and it will be selected by a three-person jury.
“Movies are increasingly multiple devicesThe Berlinale was one of the first film festivals to show the series as a collective experience on the big screen. Thanks to our collaboration with ‘Deadline’, we are now going one step further.”
stressed that this award will be given. “The first of its kind at a world-class festival” and “will certainly help to highlight artistic value in a way that has a lasting impact on storytelling.”
In the statement, the Berlinale face to face after two years conditioned by the pandemic.