The Berlinale is the first major international festival on the annual film calendar, and has a reputation for topical and progressive programming. Later on the red carpet Wenders told AFP that this year's films reflected a trend towards "less glamour, but more content". Jury President and German director Wim Wenders takes the stage during the opening ceremony of the 76th Berlinale, Europe's first major film festival of the year. "It took time until I could put myself together and realise what a big honour it is for me," Sadat told AFP. READ ALSO: Berlin film festival to open with rallying cry 'to defend artistic freedom'By Pierrick YVON

Source: The Local February 14, 2026 02:34 UTC