 Festival poster | |
| Opening film | My Salinger Year |
|---|---|
| Closing film | There Is No Evil |
| Location | Berlin, Germany |
| Founded | 1951 |
| Awards | Golden Bear: There Is No Evil |
| Festival date | 20 February – 1 March 2020 |
| Website | http://www.berlinale.de |
The 70th annual Berlin International Film Festival took place from 20 February to 1 March 2020.[1][2] It was the first under the leadership of new Berlin Film Festival board: business administration director Mariette Rissenbeek and artistic director Carlo Chatrian.[3]
The festival opening gala was presented by actor Samuel Finzi, followed by the world premiere My Salinger Year, directed by Philippe Falardeau.[4] The Golden Bear was awarded to the Iranian film There Is No Evil, directed by Mohammad Rasoulof.[5]
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- ^ "Berlin: Roberto Benigni-Starring Live-Action Pinocchio Among First Titles for 2020 Festival". The Hollywood Reporter. 17 December 2019. Retrieved 19 December 2019.
- ^ Vivarelli, Nick (17 February 2020). "Carlo Chatrian Leads Berlin Fest Into New Era".
- ^ Ed Meza; Manori Ravindran (21 February 2020). "Berlin Film Festival Opens With My Salinger Year, Subdued Atmosphere".
- ^ "Berlin International Film Festival: Iranian film about executions wins top prize". BBC News. 29 February 2020. Retrieved 1 March 2020.