The Berlin International Film Festival has announced that German director, author, and photographer Wim Wenders will lead the International Jury of the 76th Berlinale.
Berlinale Director Tricia Tuttle said, “Wim Wenders is one of the most influential voices in international cinema. For six decades, he has made films that move and delight us with their humanity and sense of wonder. His insatiable curiosity and deep mastery of film language are evident in every work, whether he is exploring the gifts of other artists or illuminating our own search for meaning and connection. To say we are proud of this homegrown polymath is an understatement, and we cannot wait to see where jury president Wim Wenders leads our jury in picking the Golden and Silver Bear winners of the 76th Berlinale.”
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Wim Wenders added, “It never hit me to even remotely think about being jury president in my hometown until Tricia Tuttle asked me. And then I realised: Wow! That’ll be a whole new way to see films at the Berlinale: for once, watch each and every one in the Competition and discuss them in depth with a group of intelligent, movie-loving people. How good can it get? I’m grateful to Tricia for inviting me to this rare experience.”
Wim Wenders’ career spans six decades. Most recently, Wenders impressed audiences and critics with Perfect Days (2023), which earned an Oscar nomination, and with the 3D documentary Anselm (2023) about artist Anselm Kiefer.
Wim Wenders is among the most significant representatives of New German Cinema and has been a global presence since the 1970s. His work, both fiction and documentary, has inspired generations of filmmakers and captivated audiences worldwide.
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