Berlinale 2025: Brilliant opening with appeal for humanity!

Berlinale 2025: Brilliant opening with appeal for humanity!

München, Deutschland - The 75th International Film Festival Berlin started with an urgent appeal for humanity and solidarity. On Thursday evening, February 13, 2025, the opening gala was organized by the new director Tricia Tuttle and moderator Désirée Nosbusch in the Berlinale Palace. The start was all about social and political issues. Tuttle and prominent filmmakers intended on the red carpet of the Israeli hostage David Cunio, while the festival also appealed to the background of a alleged assassination in Munich, in which 30 people were injured. "Our prayers and hearts are among people in Munich," said the moderator of the gala, such as krone.at reported.

political messages on red carpet

The highlight of the gala was the honor of Tilda Swinton with the golden honorary bear. In her passionate thank you speech, the Oscar winner criticized a policy of exclusion and persecution, while she passionately advocated humanitarian solidarity. "The inhuman is committed under our supervision," she said, and demanded justice at a time when sovereignty and humanity are at stake, so rbb24.de . Climate activist Luisa Neubauer was also present who, using her provocative dress, drew attention to the dangers of democratic change. On her dress it said: "Democracy this in daylight!"

After the emotional opening, the competition was launched with the film "The Light" by Tom Tykwer, which deals with current topics such as climate protection and social conflicts. The Berlinale, which runs until February 23, is considered one of the most important film festivals in the world and gathered over 200 international films this year, including 19 competition contributions, including two German productions. The Red Carpet was filled with stars and important personalities who witnessed the brilliant start of the festival and thus set a strong sign for the combination of art and political commitment.