Berlin Film Festival, Tilda Swinton and Political Speech

Berlin Film Festival Kicks Off Under New Leadership, Tilda Swinton Gives Fiery Political Speech: “The Inhumane Is Being Perpetrated On Our Watch”
Cinema took over a snowy German capital on Thursday evening as the 2025 Berlin Film Festival officially kicked off.
Berlin Film Festival Kicks Off During Bitterly Cold Snowstorm With Fiery Speeches as Tilda Swinton Mocks Trump's Plans for ‘Riviera Property'
On a snowy Thursday night, the 75th annual Berlin Film Festival launched with some heat — thanks to fiery speeches about politics — as film executives, European buyers and movie stars trekked through the slush to celebrate cinema.
Berlin Film Festival looks to revive relevance as politics loom large
Organisers of the Berlin Film Festival hope that politics will not eclipse the movies this time round even as they try to liven up an event that has looked jaded in recent years.
Tilda Swinton Alludes to Trump, Blasts Political Extremism and ‘Entitled Domination’ During Berlin Film Festival Speech
As Tilda Swinton accepted her Golden Bear Lifetime Achievement Award at the Berlin Film Festival on Thursday, the Oscar-winning actress called out the ongoing political extremism and inhumanity that is taking place around the world.
The 75th Berlin Film Festival kicks off with 'The Light' shining on politics
The Berlin International Film Festival is kicking off on Thursday with the world premiere of Tom Tykwer’s “The Light,” a timely tale of a dysfunctional German family and a Syrian refugee. The festival known as the Berlinale this year comes against the backdrop of Germany's parliament elections.
Tilda Swinton Honored at Berlin Film Festival, Calls Out Far-Right Extremism and Human Rights Abuse in Speech
"The inhumane is being perpetrated on our watch. I'm here to name it without hesitation or doubt in my mind," the Oscar winner said.
Berlin Film Festival 2025 Photos: Opening Gala, ‘The Light’ Premiere & Red Carpet Gallery
The 75th Berlin International Film Festival rolled out the red carpet today for the opening film and the world premiere of ...
FACTBOX When is Berlin Film Festival 2025 and what can we expect?
The Berlin Film Festival, born out of post-war Germany's desire to engage with the world, opens its 75th edition on Thursday.
12 Must-See Movies at the 2025 Berlin Film Festival
From Radu Jude to Richard Linklater, the Berlinale brings fresh new cinema to dark, wintry Germany this February. We pick 12 ...
Berlin Hidden Gem: ‘Evidence’ Examines the Insidious Power of Institutional Money
By turns personal and political, director Lee Anne Schmitt’s doc uses the history of the powerful, conservative John M. Olin ...
Berlin Film Festival: Actors & Festival Head Tricia Tuttle Hold Photos Of Israeli Hostage & Actor David Cunio On Opening Night Red Carpet
The opening night of the Berlin Film Festival is only just getting underway and political and humanitarian sentiment is ...