The 75th Berlin International Film Festival rolled out the red carpet today for the opening film and the world premiere of Das Licht (The Light), directed by Tom Tykwer and starring Lars Eidinger, Nicolette Krebitz, and Michael Ihnow at the Berlinale Palast.

Timothee Chalamet arrives on the red carpet for the film 'A Complete Unknown' at the International Film Festival, Berlinale, in Berlin, Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/).

The 75th Berlin International Film Festival has kicked off in Germany. Works from Ukraine, South Korea and others are competing for the top Golden Bear award.

(250214) -- BERLIN, Feb. 14, 2025 (Xinhua) -- American independent director Todd Haynes, who heads the jury of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, poses for photos at the red carpet for the opening ceremony of the festival in Berlin, Germany, Feb. 13, 2025. The 75th Berlin International Film Festival opened on Thursday. (Xinhua/Du Zheyu)

Several acclaimed directors and films have won the Golden Bear, showcasing the festival’s diverse selection of cinema. Notable past winners include Taxi (2015) by Jafar Panahi, a powerful commentary on life in Iran and Spirited Away (2002) by Hayao Miyazaki, an animated masterpiece that captivated audiences worldwide.

BERLIN (AP) — The Berlin International Film Festival is kicking off on Thursday with the world premiere of Tom Tykwer’s “The Light,” a timely tale of a dysfunctional German family and a Syrian refugee.

Timothée Chalamet once called himself Timmy Timb for a reason. Chalamet brought a piece of New York City with him to the Berlin Film Festival today where he continued his unrpredictable press fashion for A Complete Unknown.

Organisers of the Berlin Film Festival hope that politics will not eclipse the movies this time round even as they try to liven up an event that has looked jaded in recent years.

The Berlin film festival kicked off its 75th anniversary event in style Thursday night, with the German and international film industry giving a warm welcome of a very cold and snowy night to new Berlinale director Trica Tuttle.

Tilda Swinton poses for photographers at the photo call for her Honorary Golden Bear for lifetime achievement at the International Film Festival, Berlinale, in Berlin, Friday, Feb. 14, 2025..

The 75th Berlin International Film Festival opened with the world premiere of Tom Tykwer’s “The Light,” as Tilda Swinton was honored with the Golden Bear. (Feb. 13)