Retrospective

“No Angels – Mae West, Rosalind Russell & Carole Lombard”

The 2021 Retrospective of the Berlin International Film Festival showcases the comedic oeuvre of three American actresses – Mae West, Rosalind Russell, and Carole Lombard during the era when the Motion Picture Production Code (“Hays Code”) was coming into effect. This year's curated programme encompasses 27 films released between 1932 and 1943, the glory era of the Hollywood screwball comedy genre. See the complete programme.

Berlinale Generation: Whispering Softly, Shouting Loudly

The future, something that young people long for, test, experience on their own or even miss, is the focus of the 15 selected Generation films. From the first steps on new terrain, traversing the decisive stages along the way to growing up, to saying goodbye forever. The whole selection invites the viewer on multiple journeys - towards the horizon and into the depths. See the programme.