Berlin International Film Festival 2025 in Pictures: Glimpses from the event

With Tricia Tuttle at the helm, Berlinale 2025 promises an exciting lineup, including Blue Moon by Richard Linklater and Hot Milk starring Emma Mackey

Timothee ChalametMarkus Schreiber via AP

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15 Feb 2025, 9:53 am

The 75th Berlin International Film Festival opened with cinematic splendour as veteran actress Tilda Swinton was honoured with the prestigious Honorary Bear for her remarkable career. Presented by German filmmaker Edward Berger, the award set the stage for Tilda’s powerful speech, where she took aim at far-right governments.

Oscar nominee Timothée Chalamet reflected on how portraying Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown reshaped his views on fame and activism. Speaking after the film’s premiere, he shared how Dylan’s music deepened his understanding of cult-like figures and the need for scepticism toward so-called “saviours.”

Tilda Swinton holds the honorary Golden Bear for her lifetime achievement during the opening of the International Film Festival, BerlinaleMarkus Schreiber via AP

Timothee Chalamet poses for photographers at the photo call for the film 'A Complete Unknown' at the International Film Festival, BerlinaleMarkus Schreiber via AP

German climate activist Luisa Neubauer poses in protest for photographers upon arrival at the opening of the International Film Festival, BerlinaleMarkus Schreiber via AP

Duzen Tekkal, Christian Berkel, Andrea Sawatzki, Ulrich Matthes and Tricia Tuttle, director of the Berlinale, poses for photographers with photos of the Israeli hostage David Cunio upon arrival at the opening of the International Film Festival, BerlinaleAP

Actress Heike Makatsch poses for photographers upon arrival at the opening of the International Film Festival, BerlinaleMarkus Schreiber via AP

Model Toni Garrn poses for photographers upon arrival at the opening of the International Film Festival, BerlinaleMarkus Schreiber via AP

Nicolette Krebitz, right, and Tala Al-Deen pose for photographers at the photo call for the film 'Das Licht' at the International Film Festival, BerlinaleMarkus Schreiber via AP

Lars Eidinger poses for photographers at the photo call for the film 'Das Licht' at the International Film Festival, BerlinaleMarkus Schreiber via AP

With Tricia Tuttle at the helm, Berlinale 2025 promises an exciting lineup, including Blue Moon by Richard Linklater and Hot Milk starring Emma Mackey. As the festival unfolds, the mix of star power, activism, and artistic excellence keeps Berlin in the global spotlight.

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75th Berlin International Film Festival

Berlin International Film Festival 2025 in Pictures: Glimpses from the event

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