Small Things Like These is set over Christmas in 1985 in a small Irish town, and it follows a devoted father and coal merchant Bill Furlong (Murphy). He’s forced to face the shocking truths about himself and other residents after discovering startling secrets kept by the convent in his town.

This poignant drama has been inspired by Claire Keegan’s book of the same name, with Enda Walsh adapting it to the big screen. Tim Mielants directed Small Things Like These, which also stars Ciarán Hinds, Emily Watson, and Clare Dunne in supporting roles.

Berlinale’s artistic director Carlo Chatrian confirmed Small Things Like These as the opening film, and said it “tells the story of a man of few words, with wide open eyes, as clear as the skies of Ireland.”

The 74th Berlin International Film Festival is scheduled to take place from February 15-25, with Lupita Nyong’o serving as the jury president. Rose Glass’ Love Lies Bleeding, Johan Renck’s Spaceman, and Atom Egoyan’s Seven Veils are some of the films set to premiere in Berlin.

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In an official statement announcing his involvement, Shyamalan said he always felt like an independent filmmaker within the system of Hollywood and that’s why he considers the invitation to preside over the Berlinale jury as a great honor.

“Being asked to be a part of Berlinale is deeply meaningful to me. It represents the highest imprimatur for a filmmaker. Being able to support and celebrate the world’s very best talent in storytelling is a gift I happily accepted,” said the Oscar-nominated filmmaker.

Berlinale’s artistic director Carlo Chatrian echoed his statement, and said they’re honored to have Shyamalan accept their invitation, and described him as “a unique figure” and “a filmmaker that has remained faithful to his vision.”

Shyamalan’s most recent credits include psychological thrillers Glass and Old, both of which found a significant box office success on a relatively small budget. He also recently severed as the executive producer of the Apple TV+ series Servant.

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The Oscar-winning British actress will receive the honorary award at the 2020 Berlin International Film Festival, which is set to take place on February 27, 2020. 

The news was announced by the festival on Wednesday. 

“Helen Mirren is a strong personality whose powerful portrayals are always impressive. She surprises us time and again with her interpretation of complex characters -– whether it’s Chris in Calendar Girls or Queen Elizabeth II in The Queen, her portrayals are a paradigm of strong women, and it is our great pleasure to award her the Honorary Golden Bear for her lifetime achievement,” said Mariette Rissenbeek, Executive Director of the Berlinale.

The ceremony will include a screening of The Queen for which she earned an Academy Award. 

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The feature helmed by Israeli director Nadav Lapid about a former IDF soldier trying to escape his past in Paris has won the Golden Bear for best film at the 69th Berlin International Film Festival. The film stars newcomer Tom Mercier. 

According to Variety, when accepting the award Lapid said that the film would likely be considered scandalous in Israel and France as it skewers stereotypes from both nations.

The Silver Bear went to François Ozon’s By the Grace of God. The French drama delves into a story of abuse in the Catholic Church inspired by a real-life case.

This year’s prizes were bestowed by an international jury helmed by president Juliette Binoche. The jury comprised of film critic Justin Chang, actress Sandra Hüller, director Sebastián Lelio, curator and author Rajendra Roy, and producer Trudie Styler. 

Some 400 films were screened during the publicly attended festival. 

Check out the full list of winners below. 

Golden Bear for Best Film: Synonyms, Nadav Lapid

Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize: By the Grace of God, François Ozon

Silver Bear for Best Director: Angela Schanelec, I Was at Home, But

Silver Bear Alfred Bauer Prize: Nora Fingscheidt’s System Crasher

Silver Bear for Best Actress: Yong Mei, So Long, My Son

Silver Bear for Best Actor: Wang Jingchun, So Long, My Son

Silver Bear for Best Screenplay: Piranhas, Maurizio Braucci, Claudio Giovannesi and Roberto Saviano

Silver Bear for Outstanding Artistic Contribution, Costume or Set Design: Out Stealing Horses, Rasmus Videbæk

Berlinale Glashütte Original – Documentary Prize: Talking About Trees, Suhaib Gasmelbari

Best First Feature: Oray, Mehmet Akif Büyükatalay

Golden Bear for Best Short Film: Umbra, Florian Fischer and Johannes Krell

Silver Bear for Short Film Jury Prize: Blue Boy, Manuel Abramovich

Audi Short Film Award: Rise, Bárbara Wagner and Benjamin de Burca

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Small Things Like These is set over Christmas in 1985 in a small Irish town, and it follows a devoted father and coal merchant Bill Furlong (Murphy). He’s forced to face the shocking truths about himself and other residents after discovering startling secrets kept by the convent in his town.

This poignant drama has been inspired by Claire Keegan’s book of the same name, with Enda Walsh adapting it to the big screen. Tim Mielants directed Small Things Like These, which also stars Ciarán Hinds, Emily Watson, and Clare Dunne in supporting roles.

Berlinale’s artistic director Carlo Chatrian confirmed Small Things Like These as the opening film, and said it “tells the story of a man of few words, with wide open eyes, as clear as the skies of Ireland.”

The 74th Berlin International Film Festival is scheduled to take place from February 15-25, with Lupita Nyong’o serving as the jury president. Rose Glass’ Love Lies Bleeding, Johan Renck’s Spaceman, and Atom Egoyan’s Seven Veils are some of the films set to premiere in Berlin.

The post 2024 Berlinale: Cillian Murphy’s “Small Things Like These” to Open the Festival appeared first on EverydayKoala.

In an official statement announcing his involvement, Shyamalan said he always felt like an independent filmmaker within the system of Hollywood and that’s why he considers the invitation to preside over the Berlinale jury as a great honor.

“Being asked to be a part of Berlinale is deeply meaningful to me. It represents the highest imprimatur for a filmmaker. Being able to support and celebrate the world’s very best talent in storytelling is a gift I happily accepted,” said the Oscar-nominated filmmaker.

Berlinale’s artistic director Carlo Chatrian echoed his statement, and said they’re honored to have Shyamalan accept their invitation, and described him as “a unique figure” and “a filmmaker that has remained faithful to his vision.”

Shyamalan’s most recent credits include psychological thrillers Glass and Old, both of which found a significant box office success on a relatively small budget. He also recently severed as the executive producer of the Apple TV+ series Servant.

The post 2022 Berlin Film Festival: M. Night Shyamalan Named as President of Jury appeared first on EverydayKoala.

The Oscar-winning British actress will receive the honorary award at the 2020 Berlin International Film Festival, which is set to take place on February 27, 2020. 

The news was announced by the festival on Wednesday. 

“Helen Mirren is a strong personality whose powerful portrayals are always impressive. She surprises us time and again with her interpretation of complex characters -– whether it’s Chris in Calendar Girls or Queen Elizabeth II in The Queen, her portrayals are a paradigm of strong women, and it is our great pleasure to award her the Honorary Golden Bear for her lifetime achievement,” said Mariette Rissenbeek, Executive Director of the Berlinale.

The ceremony will include a screening of The Queen for which she earned an Academy Award. 

The post Helen Mirren to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Berlin Film Festival appeared first on EverydayKoala.

The feature helmed by Israeli director Nadav Lapid about a former IDF soldier trying to escape his past in Paris has won the Golden Bear for best film at the 69th Berlin International Film Festival. The film stars newcomer Tom Mercier. 

According to Variety, when accepting the award Lapid said that the film would likely be considered scandalous in Israel and France as it skewers stereotypes from both nations.

The Silver Bear went to François Ozon’s By the Grace of God. The French drama delves into a story of abuse in the Catholic Church inspired by a real-life case.

This year’s prizes were bestowed by an international jury helmed by president Juliette Binoche. The jury comprised of film critic Justin Chang, actress Sandra Hüller, director Sebastián Lelio, curator and author Rajendra Roy, and producer Trudie Styler. 

Some 400 films were screened during the publicly attended festival. 

Check out the full list of winners below. 

Golden Bear for Best Film: Synonyms, Nadav Lapid

Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize: By the Grace of God, François Ozon

Silver Bear for Best Director: Angela Schanelec, I Was at Home, But

Silver Bear Alfred Bauer Prize: Nora Fingscheidt’s System Crasher

Silver Bear for Best Actress: Yong Mei, So Long, My Son

Silver Bear for Best Actor: Wang Jingchun, So Long, My Son

Silver Bear for Best Screenplay: Piranhas, Maurizio Braucci, Claudio Giovannesi and Roberto Saviano

Silver Bear for Outstanding Artistic Contribution, Costume or Set Design: Out Stealing Horses, Rasmus Videbæk

Berlinale Glashütte Original – Documentary Prize: Talking About Trees, Suhaib Gasmelbari

Best First Feature: Oray, Mehmet Akif Büyükatalay

Golden Bear for Best Short Film: Umbra, Florian Fischer and Johannes Krell

Silver Bear for Short Film Jury Prize: Blue Boy, Manuel Abramovich

Audi Short Film Award: Rise, Bárbara Wagner and Benjamin de Burca

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