Berlinale Round-Up

Berlinale Round-Up

No, I haven’t seen this year’s winner, “Touch Me Not” by Romanian director Adina Pintilie, nor the Silver Bear winner, “Twarz” by Polish director Malgorzata Szumowska, simply because I wasn’t interested in both stories. But it was an especially strong year for German movies (“Transit” at times a bit confusing though), even though they didn’t…

Berlinale Competition and Special: a beautiful Mercedes, too much Absinth, a mini Pony and Lolita

Berlinale Competition and Special: a beautiful Mercedes, too much Absinth, a mini Pony and Lolita

“Las Herederas”, the heiresses, is the debut by Marcelo Martinessi from Paraguay. The movie had its world premiere last night at the 68th Berlin Film Festival. It’s about an older, lesbian couple whose lives start to separate during one of the ladies’ stay in prison. Chela, the one who stays home (wonderfully portrayed by Ana…

Berlinale Number 68

Berlinale Number 68

It’s that time of year again next month. The 68th Berlin Film Festival runs from February 15th to February 25th. And Gina will report again from the Berlinale. 23 of the 24 movies of this year’s Competition have now been announced. Among them: the International Premiere of Gus van Sant‘s “Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get…