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Berlin Film Festival Day 2 Recap: What You Need to Know
Tilda Swinton brings the heat to a snowy scene, Tom Tykwer delivers an overlong opening night film and more from Day 2 of the Berlin Film Festival.
Tilda Swinton brought the heat on a snowy night as the 75th edition of the Berlin Film Festival opened with a gala that included a career achievement honor presented to the Scottish Oscar winner known for her versatility and adventure. I’m here to name it without hesitation or doubt in my mind and to lend my unwavering solidarity to all those who recognize the unacceptable complacency of our greed-addicted governments who make nice with planet-wreckers and war criminals, wherever they come from,” Swinton said during the event held at the Berlinale Palast, about a mile away from the Brandenburg Gate. “Wedged between Sundance and the last phase of awards season — and taking place at the same time as the BAFTAs (held this Sunday in London) — Berlin has struggled in recent years to compete with the star-wattage and buzz of Cannes or Venice.
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