Berlinale International Film Festival

Premiered at the Berlinale 2017, photos and a review of new gay film Dream Boat documenting the lives on board a gay cruise

French gay film, Paris 05:59, captures the essence of what it’s like to be a young European gay guy in love, the fast romance and intense passion

A poignant documentary film about the troubles we face in Europe today—hopelessness, financial insecurity and a life we have to live day-by-day

The film opens in the rain. There’s a tension in the air, but something beautiful about it, too. It’s a theme that permeates the new gay drama Jonathan (2016, Germany) which premiered last Friday night at the Berlinale International Film Festival. Before I was able to get a ticket to the premiere, there was already …

Berlinale film review of ‘Homo Sapiens’ – a movie by Austrian director Nikolaus Geyrhalter without words, depicting a decaying post-apocalyptic world

Film festival tips including a practical guide on how to make the most of your time and still enjoy the perks of seeing countless movies during a film festival

The first weeks of February are maybe my favorite time in Berlin. No matter that it’s winter. The annual Berlinale International Film Festival has become a tradition in my Berlin life. I’ve been visiting the film festival for four years and since the very first time, I fell in love with the amazing atmosphere: good storytelling, outstanding acting, …

Film review of the Iranian movie, Atom Heart Mother (Madare ghalbe atomi) — a surrealist tale of a night in Tehran with youth, terrorism and Saddam Hussein

Review of the gay/queer film, Beira Mar (Seashore) from its Berlinale Film Festival 2015 premiere, with photos of the directors & actors

Movie review of Swedish film ‘Flocken’ (Flocking) after watching the movie at the world premiere — at the 65th Berlinale International Film Festival