The Mexican film El Diablo Fuma (y guarda las cabezas de los cerillos quemados en la misma caja) wins the prize for the best feature film debut, which was awarded for the first time in the new Perspectives section.
During the festival the large-format Berlinale Star Portraits adorn the walls of the Berlinale Palast. There they are signed by the stars before their gala premieres.
The Berlinale celebrates 75 years full of stories and unforgettable moments by providing a look into the archive, the opportunity for encounters and exchange at the new HUB75 – The Berlinale Festival Center – and a walk down memory lane with an anniversary programme curated by Berlinale Shorts. More anniversary highlights.
In short texts, the Berlinale sections introduce themselves and their 2025 programme.
Awareness Team and Anti-Discrimination
During and shortly after the Berlinale, additional Awareness Teams are available to offer preliminary advice to any visitors or employees who observe, experience or are affected by discrimination in connection with the festival.
The Awareness Team can be contacted by emailing or by phoning +49 30 259 202 95 daily from February 13 to 23 (from 1.00 pm to 6.00 pm) and from February 24 to 28 (from 12.00 pm to 3.00 pm). The Awareness Team will be present at selected events during the Berlinale. The team can be identified by their dark blue clothing with the inscription "Awareness BDB e.V.".
