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06/02/2009Berlinale Buzz: The 59th Berlin International Film Festival

Berlinale Buzz: The 59th Berlin International Film Festival Check out our take on Berlin's prestigious film festival.

Peruvian survivors' tale wins Berlin film festival top prize

The film was the first Peruvian entry ever in the 59-year history of the Berlinale.

Stomachs churn, not rumble at the Berlinale

This year’s Berlinale features no less than three documentaries on food, some of which will make you think twice before downing your next curry wurst.

The Berlinale taks a hard look at market capitalism

They’re not getting rid of the red carpet, but this year’s festival does feature many films that explore the realities of the global economy.

Directors, writers and a top chef on Berlin film fest jury 

Tilda Swinton will head the panel selecting the winners of the coveted Golden and Silver Bear prizes. 

Berlinale to gage the strength of the film industry

The Berlinale is shaping up to be an important test of the current state of the global movie business.

Berlinale devotes film series to the fall of communism

The series shows "how artists can seismographically sense changes ahead of time and incorporate these" into their films, says Berlinale director.

Berlinale director is a man to be reckoned with

Dieter Kosslick, who prides himself on being on a first name basis with many of the biggest names in the movie business, is beloved by Berliners, film distributors and stars. 

Warhol icon to receive Berlinale award for gay cinema

The smoldering Dallesandro is credited with changing male sexuality on the screen. 

The Berlinale: Overrated? Nah

Our editor takes the plunge and discovers that the Berlin Film Fest is worth the trouble.

Bosnian war crimes film fights against forgetting

"Storm" is an English-language drama about the workings of the tribunal in The Hague and its imperfect quest for justice.



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