00:00Stars and glamour in Berlin, numerous celebrities from all over the world travelled to the German
00:07capital for the opening gala of this year's Berlinale.
00:11Despite the rain, fans stood in the cold for hours, but before the first car with movie
00:17stars arrived, German rapper Soho Bani gave a surprise performance on the red carpet.
00:23Top stars such as Neil Patrick Harris and Bella Ramsey were in attendance, as well as
00:28Oscar-winning Michel Yeo, who received the 2026 honorary Golden Bear for Lifetime Achievement.
00:36Germany's film industry is strongly represented this year. Among them is Lars Eidinger.
00:54Mathias Schweigoffer, meanwhile, is more thrilled by the off-screen moments.
01:02In addition to the big names in acting, several politicians also made an appearance at the
01:08opening gala and political messages were present, including expressions of support for the people
01:14of Iran and Ukraine. Nevertheless, the competition remains at the heart of the festival. The
01:21offerings range from dramatic thrillers to comedies.
01:24The 76. Berlinale is officially open. The 22nd of February is now in a huge
01:32big Kinosaal with many films, films, films and stars. The big point is the 21nd of February,
01:40because there is the gold gold gold bear. It remains so exciting, both in the
01:46Kinoseels as well as in the outside. Sonja Issel from Berlin for Euronews.
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