The Berlin Film Festival has announced the first 12 films that will be screened in its Panorama section. This includes 10 world premieres and five debuts. Among the directors are Danielle Arbid, Patric Chiha, Kelly O'Sullivan and Alex Thompson, Anna Roller, Faraz Shariat, Ian de la Rosa, and Sebastian Brameshuber. Films such as "Allegro Pastell" from Germany and "Bucks Harbor" from the US will have their world premieres. The films address diverse themes, from intimate relationships to societal challenges.

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