337,000 tickets sold, a new record for Berlinale

On Saturday, the 66th Berlinale drew to a splendid close with the award ceremony. The event turned out to be a touching evening not least because of the Golden Bear awarded to Fuocoammare by Gianfranco Rosi. It reflected the political spirit that had been perceptible throughout the festival.

For eleven days the Berlinale demonstrated the creative power and diversity of cinema, as well as welcomed guests and the public at many panel discussions and talks on the seventh art. With 337,000 tickets sold a new attendance record in the 66-year history of the festival was achieved.

The programme was well received by both the public and the critics, and now we are all looking forward to the Berlinale 2017:

The 67th Berlin International Film Festival will be held from February 9 to 19, 2017.