BERLIN: The Berlin film festival awards its top prizes on Saturday, including the Golden Bear for best picture, after a star-studded run that highlighted freedom struggles in Iran and Ukraine.
After two years of a reduced format due to pandemic restrictions, the 11-day Berlinale was back in full swing this year, with A-listers such as Cate Blanchett, Helen Mirren and Steven Spielberg walking the red carpet.
“The Berlinale has come back with a vengeance, and added something that it wasn’t especially known for in its pre-pandemic days: star power,” said Variety magazine.
The Berlinale, alongside Cannes and Venice, is among Europe’s top cinema…
