The Berlin International Film Festival, which runs Feb. 20 to March 1, turns 70 this year and, as with any septuagenarian, the anniversary has triggered some existential reflection.
29.01.2020 - 13:16 / deadline.com
By Andreas Wiseman
International Editor
The Berlin Film Festival revealed its main competition lineup and additional galas this morning at a press conference in the German capital.
The lineup includes new films by Sally Potter, Kelly Reichardt, Abel Ferrara, Christian Petzold, Hong Sangsoo and Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof. Scroll down for the lineup in full and refresh for updated analysis.
The 18-strong competition lineup includes six films by women directors. Last year, 23
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