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The 74th Berlin International Film Festival kicked off on February 15,2024,with an opening ceremony honouring American actor and producer,Michelle Yeoh,who won the Best Actress Oscar in 2023 for “Everything,Everywhere,All at Onc”.
Over 200 films are being shown over the festival’s eleven days, with 20 films competing for the Golden bear. In 2023, the Golden Bear was awarded to “On the Adamant” by Nicolas Philibert.
The festival continues its trend of showcasing films directed by women, with a meaningful representation in the official competition.
Compared to festivals like Cannes or Venice, Berlin often attracts fewer big-budget productions with A-list casts.
However
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