Month : February
Place : Berlin, Germany
Famous For : Film Festival
Attractions : 19,000 Film professionals from 120 countries, lectures and workshops.
The Berlin International Film Festival is one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world. Extending over a duration of two weeks, the Berlin International Film Festival is held during the month of February every year in Berlin, Germany. Hosting more than 19,000 film professionals from 120 countries, including 4,000 journalists, the Berlin International Film Festival is truly a grand showcase of the cinematic world. Besides this, the prestigious awards called the Golden and Silver Bears make this film festival a mega event.
Popular by the name of Berlinale, the Berlin International Film Festival is recognized as one of the world's leading film festivals. and most reputable media events. A week long series of lectures and workshops called "The Berlinale Talent Campus", gathers young filmmakers from around the globe at one platform. It works as a common stage upcoming artists. At high-profile feature film premieres, movie stars and celebrities are present at the red carpet. The Berlinale has established a cosmopolitan character integrating art, glamour, commerce and a global media attention. The 60th edition of Berlin International Film Festival was held 12 to 21 February with Werner Herzog presiding the jury. The Berlinale's film programme is divided into seven sections: Competition, Panorama, Forum, Generation, Perspektive Deutsches Kino, Berlinale Shorts and Retrospective. The Berlin International Film Festival can actually be termed as a two weeks celebration of art, glamour, parties and business.