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. Despite political tensions, such as the construction of the Berlin Wall in 1961, the festival continued to grow in prestige. Leaders such as Dr. Albert Bauer and later Moritz de Hadeln and Dieter Kosslick have contributed to the festival’s international stature, despite recent economic challenges and the impact of COVID-19.

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