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Dieter Kosslick

Dieter Kosslick, born 1948 in Pforzheim, is the director of the Berlinale (Berlin International Film Festival).

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68th International Berlin Film Festival - 'Damsel' - Regisseur Dieter Kosslick

Berlinale director Dieter Kosslick publishes memoir

Kosslick looks back at his two decades helming the Berlinale, and his positive vision for the future of cinema.
CultureFebruary 3, 2021
Nadav Lapid

'Synonyms' wins 2019 Berlinale Golden Bear award

Nadav Lapid's quasi-autobiographical quest for identity on the silver screen won the Golden Bear at the Berlinale 2019.
FilmFebruary 16, 2019
Still from film "Elisa & Marcela"

The Berlin film fest's record female representation

With over 40 percent of competition works directed by women, the Berlinale has set a new A-list festival benchmark.
FilmFebruary 6, 2019
BDT 69. Pressekonferenz der Internationalen Filmfestspiele Berlinale

Head of Berlinale on the festival's unforgettable moments

It's the last Berlin Film Festival for "Mr. Berlinale" Dieter Kosslick; a look back at his tenure.
CultureFebruary 5, 2019
Filmfestival Berlinale 2019 Wettbewerb | Film The Kindness of Strangers

The 69th Berlinale: What you need to know

Golden and Silver Bears, many female directors, diversity and a director's last bow — 10 facts about the 2019 Berlinale.
FilmFebruary 4, 2019
Schweiz Locarno Filmfestival-Leiter Carlo Chatrian

Berlinale appoints not one, but two new heads of festival

Two new directors to replace Dieter Kosslick, who has led the Berlinale since 2001.
FilmJune 20, 2018
68. Berlinale – Eröffnung - Anke Engelke und Dieter Kosslick

Berlinale 2018 rolls out the red carpet

The film world hits the red carpet for Berlinale's opening film, Wes Anderson's "Isle of Dogs."
CultureFebruary 15, 2018
Dieter Kosslick - Direktor der Internationalen Filmfestspiele Berlin

'An avalanche of changes' will follow #MeToo

The Berlin International Film Festival's director, Dieter Kosslick, reveals what makes this year's program special.
FilmFebruary 13, 2018
Pressekonferenz zur 68. Berlinale

Berlinale film festival 2018 announces full program

The festival's 68th edition will address the #MeToo movement and industry gender parity through side events.
CultureFebruary 6, 2018
Stars on the red carpet at the Berlinale

What's next for the Berlinale?

An open call for the renewal of Berlin's international film festival launched debates on its future.
CultureDecember 4, 2017
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Wes Anderson film to open Berlin film festival

American director Wes Anderson opened the Berlinale in 2014. His latest work, "Isle of Dogs," is an animated film.
CultureDecember 4, 2017
Kino Berlin Das "Arsenal"

German directors demand new scope for Berlinale

Trouble is brewing as people wonder who will follow in Berlinale director Dieter Kosslick's footsteps.
CultureNovember 24, 2017
Dieter Kosslick

Berlinale director Dieter Kosslick could lose his job

According to a Berlin daily, Berlinale director Dieter Kosslick could be asked to leave his post in 2019.
FilmMarch 29, 2017
Dieter Kosslick

Dieter Kosslick: 'Trump is more overrated than Meryl Streep'

The director of the Berlinale, Dieter Kosslick, discusses how science-fiction and politics sometimes meet.
FilmFebruary 8, 2017
Deutschland | Berlinale Intendant Dieter Kosslick

Berlinale II: Dieter Kosslick Interview

Berlinale director Dieter Kosslick guides us through the highlights of this year's festival.
CultureFebruary 6, 2017
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KINO - The Movie Magazine | 05.02.2017

KINO looks foward to this year's Berlinale with festival director Dieter Kosslick.
CultureFebruary 6, 2017
BdT Potsdamer Platz in Berlin Plakat Berlinale 2016 (Foto: dpa)

Highlights of the 66th Berlinale

Here's a preview of what to expect at Berlin's International Film Festival, which starts on February 11.
February 10, 201615 images
Deutschland Dieter Kosslick Berlinale 2016 PK

Interview Dieter Kosslick

Insider tips from the festival director.
February 8, 2016

KINO - The Movie Magazine | 06. Februar 2016

Berlinale 2016 in pursuit of happiness. With Meryl Streep, culinary cinema and migration movies.
February 8, 2016
Berlinale director Dieter Kosslick, Copyright: Getty Images/AFP/O. Andersen

Berlinale survival tips from director Dieter Kosslick

Get ready for the Berlin International Film Festival! Dieter Kosslick reveals how he stays happy throughout the event.
February 5, 2016
Director of the Berlinale 2014, Dieter Kosslick

Dieter Kosslick

The director of the Berlinale brought the stars and the business back to the festival.
February 9, 2015
BdT Deutschland Fertigung der Berlinale Bären

What's in store at the Berlinale?

What's in store at the Berlinale? DW presents the highlights from the international film festival.
CultureFebruary 3, 201515 images
Darren Aronofsky, Copyright: picture alliance/Geisler-Fotopress

Berlinale jury

After filming the large-scale epic 'Noah,' heading the Berlinale jury will be a piece of cake for Darren Aronofsky.
February 3, 2015
Berlinale 2014 poster, Copyright: John Macdougall/AFP/Getty Images

Berlinale preview

Cannes is chic. Venice is warm. Nevertheless, everyone loves the Berlinale.
February 6, 2014
Two woman pass a poster of the 61st Berlin International Film Festival in Berlin

61st edition

Berlin rolls out the red carpet for seasoned film stars and promising newcomers.
February 9, 2011
Berlinale Festival Director Dieter Kosslick

Interview with Kosslick

The Berlinale director says, in the internet age, audiences want curated programs more than ever.
February 12, 2010
A picture of the Berlinale's icon: a red bear

Berlinale excitement

Big names, a German film retrospective and environmental concerns will shape February's festival.
December 28, 2009
Dieter Kosslick

Berlinale

German cinema is in good condition, Berlin film festival head Dieter Kosslick told DW.
February 12, 2009
Clive Owen, left, Naomi Watts, center, and director Tom Tykwer

Berlin Film Festival

Next February's Berlinale will focus on the human toll of globalization, organizers have revealed.
December 13, 2008
Tilda Swinton holding her Oscar at the 80th Academy Awards

Berlinale Jury

Scottish actress Tilda Swinton will head the jury at Germany's most famous film festival.
November 13, 2008

Glamour with a Heart

Beneath the glitz, the Berlin film fest had a serious political agenda, says DW's Silke Bartlick.
February 19, 2007

Berlinale Strikes a Serious Note

The Berlin International Film Festival, which opens on Feb. 9, veers away from the sex and sizzle which dominanted last year's fare, to focus on political themes. The stars will be out in full force though.
January 30, 2006

Berlinale Shows Off Sexy Side

Forget the chilly temperatures -- this year's Berlinale is sizzling with sex appeal, both on and off screen.
February 18, 2005

"Shoot Films, Not People"

The annual glitter at this year's Berlinale film festival may be overshadowed by a war on Iraq. At the pre-festival press conference this week, Berlinale director Dieter Kosslick called to "shoot films, not people".
January 30, 2003

Berlinale Soars to New Heights

The new director of the 52nd star-studded Berlin Film Festival, Dieter Kosslick has injected a much-needed freshness into the film gala, which ranks among the top three film festivals in Europe.
February 12, 2002