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Berlin Film Festival crisis: European industry defends Berlinale boss

The German government is set to hold an “extraordinary meeting” today over the “future direction” of the Berlin Film Festival. It has been reported that Berlinale director Tricia Tuttle could be fired following outcry over pro-Palestinian speeches during Saturday’s award ceremony.

26 February 2026

Cinema

Park Chan-wook named as 2026 Cannes Jury President

Director Park has previously premiered four films in Competition in Cannes and won three Palmes at the festival for his films 'Oldboy', 'Thirst' and 'Decision To Leave'.

26 February 2026

Cinema

‘Hello Sidney’: The ultimate ranking of all six Scream movies

There are certain RULES that one must abide by in order to successfully survive a horror movie ranking...

24 February 2026

Cinema

Why is the 'Toy Story 5' trailer making people feel old?

The new 'Toy Story 5' trailer is going viral, with fans commenting on one detail: Woody balding...

23 February 2026

Culture news

The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

A groundbreaking Tracey Emin exhibit, Van Gogh through the lens of yellow, and the return of cinema's favourite masked maniac. Here's what to look out for this week.

23 February 2026

Culture news

Berlinale: Yellow Letters wins the Golden Bear award 2026

The political drama directed by Ilker Çatak won the top prize at the Berlin International Film Festival 2026. The German-Turkish filmmaker accepted the Golden Bear from jury president Wim Wenders. Other major winners included Salvation, Queen at Sea, and Rose.

21 February 2026

Cinema

Film of the Week: 'Orwell: 2+2=5' - Chilling and indispensable

Raoul Peck takes the words of George Orwell and connects the dots between the writer’s diary entries and present-day totalitarian regimes. The filmmaker signs one of the most urgent and essential documentaries of the 21st century.

20 February 2026

Cinema

Raoul Peck on ‘Orwell: 2+2=5’, Donald Trump and the dangers of AI

"It’s a problem when you lose your connection with history. The ignorance is really incredible. Even though we had the facilities and instruments all along..." Euronews Culture sits down with Raoul Peck to discuss his new documentary, 'Orwell: 2+2=5' - one of the most urgent and vital films of 2026.

19 February 2026

Cinema

'Brat' at Berlinale: what's behind the neon green posters?

"Being cheeky and caring only about yourself" – that’s what fans of singer Charli xcx call "brat". Last summer's hottest pop trend has now been wrapped up for the big screen in 'The Moment' - a mockumentary where Charli plays herself in the lead role.

18 February 2026

Cinema

'Shocked and disgusted': This year's Berlinale backlash explained

This year’s Berlinale has been rocked by huge backlash over the sidelining of political discourse. Now, in an open letter, more than 80 prominent film figures have condemned the Berlin Film Festival’s “silence” on Gaza. Here's everything you need to know.

18 February 2026

Culture news

Frederick Wiseman, giant of documentary filmmaking, dies aged 96

Wiseman’s influence on non-fiction cinema is impossible to overstate. Over the course of six decades, his work was primarily about exploring American institutions.

17 February 2026

Culture news

'Godfather' and 'Apocalypse Now' actor Robert Duvall dead at 95

During his six decades long-career, Robert Duvall won an Oscar for best actor and was nominated six other times.

16 February 2026

Culture news

The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

Charli xcx's 'The Moment', the early drawings of Lucian Freud, and a murder mystery series set during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's what to look out for this week.

16 February 2026

Cinema

Film of the Week: “Wuthering Heights”: Horny and vapid take on Brontë

Director Emerald Fennell guts one of the most emotionally violent novels ever written for a surface-level flirtation with corset kink that's as vapid as it is bafflingly tame.

13 February 2026

Cinema

Berlinale 2026: Politics and protests dominate opening ceremony

Berlinale jury President Wim Wenders has made clear that film can only change people and not politicians but at the Berlin film festival's red carpet opening ceremony, political protest grabbed all of the attention.

13 February 2026

Culture news

Like seeing stars? Look who's coming to the Berlinale opening ceremony

The opening night of the Berlinale belongs to the stars – and this year an unusually high number will be walking the red carpet, with a few high-profile surprise celebrity guests also expected.

12 February 2026

Culture news

'A heartbreaking loss': Celebrities pay tribute to James Van Der Beek

Tributes to the beloved star of Dawson's Creek, 'Varsity Blues' and 'The Rules of Attraction' have poured in on social media. James Van Der Beek died aged 48 after suffering from bowel cancer.

12 February 2026

Culture news

Oscar nominees demand music be removed from ‘Melania’ documentary

The Oscar nominated director and musician allege breach of agreement after their score from 'Phantom Thread' was reused in the controversial documentary ‘Melania’.

10 February 2026

Culture news

The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

Wuthering Heights hits cinemas, Aardman Animations celebrate 50 years of stop-motion classics, and the Berlinale Film Festival begins. Here's what's in store this week.

9 February 2026

Cinema

Film of the Week: 'Hamnet' - To weep, or not to weep

The multi-Oscar nominated Hamnet is a moving ode to agonising loss and the possibility that healing can come through art. But you may find the emotions so signposted that your heartstrings feel more yanked than tugged.

6 February 2026