The main competition features films such as "On the Sea" by Kornél Mundruczó, "Dao" by Alain Gomis, "Home Stories" by Eva Trobisch, and "Everyone is Excited About Bill Evans" by Grant Gee. The winner will be determined by a jury headed by renowned German director Wim Wenders.
A separate program is designated for debut films, showcasing 13 projects, including "True Nudity" by Muriel d'Ansembourg, "Siege Chronicles" by Abdallah Al-Khatib, and "Where?" by Assaf Mahanes. Additionally, the non-competitive program will feature "The Bloody Countess" by Ulrike Ottinger, "Good Luck, Fun, Don't Die" by Gore Verbinski, the series "Lord of the Flies" by Mark Munden, and the documentary "The Ballad of Judas Priest" by Sam Dunn and Tom Morello.
The next Berlinale will take place from February 12 to 22, 2026, and the opening film will be "No Good Men" by Afghan director Shahrbanoo Sadat.
