The last of the snow around Potsdamer Platz has melted in time for the 63rd edition of the Berlin International Film Festival. This year’s opening film, from festival jury president Wong Kar-Wai (pictured at left), was the big-budget Kung Fu epic "The Grandmaster," shown here in its world premiere a month after opening in China. Expectations ran high for the arthouse auteur’s first martial ... more >
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WONG KAR WAI FILM TO OPEN GERMAN FEST
"In the mood for love" director to preside over jury, too
The latest film by Wong Kar Wai, “The Grand Master,” an epic costume film inspired by the life of Kung Fu master Ip Man, will open the 63rd Berlin International Film Festival which is to take place during February 7-17. Wong Kar Wai is also this year’s president of the jury, his film therefore will be presented out of competition. “It is a special honour for us to open the 2013 Berlinale ... more >