Berlin Film Festival Announces Star-Studded Lineup for 75th Edition

The festival, running February 13-23, features 19 competition films, political themes, and a budget boost for its anniversary year.

Richard Linklater's 'Blue Moon,' starring Ethan Hawke and Margaret Qualley, leads the competition lineup alongside films by Radu Jude, Hong Sang-soo, and Michel Franco.
The festival highlights include Kateryna Gornostai's Ukraine-focused documentary 'Timestamp' and Helene Cattet and Bruno Forzani's spy homage 'Reflection in a Dead Diamond.'
Berlinale Special Gala premieres include Bong Joon Ho's sci-fi film 'Mickey 17' and James Mangold's Bob Dylan biopic 'A Complete Unknown,' starring Timothée Chalamet.
New artistic director Tricia Tuttle emphasized the festival's political identity and announced a €1.9 million funding increase for the event's 75th anniversary.
Tilda Swinton will receive the Golden Bear for Lifetime Achievement, and Todd Haynes will lead the international jury for the Golden Bear competition.