Benedict Cumberbatch and writer-director Dylan Southern arrived in Berlin for the European bow of their family drama The Thing With Feathers, which recently had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival.

Benedict Cumberbatch was overtaken by grief at unexpected moments while playing a widower in his new family drama "The Thing With Feathers," the British actor said on Tuesday in Berlin.

Benedict Cumberbatch spoke about his relationship to masculinity in his films at the Berlin press conference for “The Thing With Feathers,” in which he stars as a father of two sons grieving the devastating death of his wife.

Benedict Cumberbatch poses for photographers at the photo call for the film 'The Thing With Feathers' during the International Film Festival, Berlinale, in Berlin, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. (Photo by

Benedict Cumberbatch poses for photographers upon arrival on the red carpet for the film 'The Thing With Feathers' during the International Film Festival, Berlinale, in Berlin, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025.

Cumberbatch got candid about grief, toxic masculinity and being an advocate in Berlin for the press conference of Dylan Southern's 'The Thing With Feathers.'