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Netflix unveils $1 billion investment in Mexico over the next 4 years Netflix has announced that it will invest $1 billion in the Mexican audiovisual industry over the next four years. The announcement was made by Co-CEO Ted Sarandos during a press conference with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.

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All quiet on Berlin deal front, but EFM still acting as efficient marketplace, buyers say Business has been quiet at the European Film Market (EFM) in Berlin, with a steady flow of deals despite a less busy market compared to previous years.

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The Berlin Film Festival is 75 years old: building the future based on the rich past The 75th anniversary of the Berlin Film Festival marks a period of both highlights and challenges. Founded in 1951, shortly after World War II, the festival played a crucial role in repositioning Germany on the world stage. Leaders such as Dr.

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Norwegian film location Frøya from 'Billionaire Island' voted Best European Film Location at the EUFCN Location Awards in Berlin Norwegian location Frøya has been named Best European Film Location at the 2024 EUFCN Location Awards in Berlin. The award was presented to the Midgard Film Commission in Norway.

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Berlin Film Festival Kicks Off During Bitter Snowstorm With Fiery Speeches As Tilda Swinton Ridicules Trump's Plans for 'Riviera Property' The 75th annual Berlin Film Festival opened with Tom Tykwer's drama "The Light" despite a heavy snowstorm. Tilda Swinton gave an emotional speech about political dictatorships and criticized Trump's ideas about Gaza as a resort, while receiving an honorary Golden Bear.

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Films Conclave and The Brutalist take home most BAFTAs Conclave and The Brutalist won the most awards on Sunday night at the 78th BAFTA Film Awards, the most important British film awards. Both films won four statuettes at the Royal Festival Hall in London.

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Berlinale 2025: Opening The 75th Berlinale is once again marked by political tensions, similar to last year when directors such as Ben Russell, Yuval Abraham and Mati Diop spoke out against Israeli war crimes in Gaza.
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Belgium

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'Patsers' has already attracted more than 13,000 visitors to Belgian cinemas The film 'Patsers' by directors Adil & Bilall has already attracted 13,000 visitors to Belgian cinemas on its opening day. This success surpasses every Flemish production since 'Zillion' in 2022.

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'Putain' selected for Séries Mania The series 'Putain' has been selected for the International Panorama competition of Séries Mania and will have its international premiere there. The production is a collaboration between Panenka, Streamz and Videoland.

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Belgian directors make film about fatal initiation of Sanda Dia Belgian directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah are working on a film based on the story of Sanda Dia. The Belgian student died in 2018 after a fatal hazing of the Reuzegom association.

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Teaser Belgian drama Têtes Brûlées online after world premiere in Berlin The Belgian film "Têtes Brûlées", the feature film debut of Maja-Ajmia Zellama, had its world premiere on February 17 at the Berlin International Film Festival. The leading roles are played by Safa Gharbaoui and Mehdi Bouziane.
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Netherlands

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Victor Reinier quits Flikken Maastricht after complaints about behavior Victor Reinier is quitting his role in "Flikken Maastricht" after eighteen years due to complaints about the working atmosphere and his behavior. There are reports of a conflict with co-star Angela Schijf and accusations of angry outbursts and misogynistic behavior.

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Public broadcasting under construction Minister Eppo Bruins of NSC, Media and Culture, is going to reform the structure of the public broadcaster by placing the 13 broadcasters in 4 or 5 broadcasting houses. Each broadcasting house will have its own Board of Directors and Supervisory Board.

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Berlinale 2025: Dutch short films At Berlinale 2025, two Dutch short films, 'Koki, ciao' by Quenton Miller and 'Mother's Child' by Naomi Noir, have been selected for the Shorts competition. These films, which experiment with form and evoke a rich world, are among the highlights of the festival.

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'Putain' selected for Séries Mania The series 'Putain' has been selected for the International Panorama competition of Séries Mania and will have its international premiere there. The production is a collaboration between Panenka, Streamz and Videoland.
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'Fiume o morte!' by Igor Bezinović Wins Rotterdam Tiger Award, 'The Tree of Authenticity' and 'Im Haus meiner Eltern' Win Jury Prizes

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Berlinale 2025: Opening

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Film and Media Foundation NRW starts 2025 with financing of 29 projects with more than €8.35 million

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