Berlinale's House of Talents

Berlinale's House of Talents


Latest Episodes

Working with Wes
August 25, 2021

Seeing the world through Wes Anderson’s films triggers a child-like feeling of wonderment. In this episode, we take you closer to the people and crafts behind Wes’ visionary cinema. With Jay Clarke, Simon Weisse and Tristan Oliver, we delve into his live-

Nothing like Dreaming: Apichatpong Weerasethakul
July 28, 2021

From the impossibility of nothingness to the seeming nothingness of death. In this episode, we sit down with renowned Thai director Apichatpong Weerasethakul. True to Apichatpong’s unconventional narrative work, this talk draws us into meditative spaces,

New Faces Breaking Old Habits
June 30, 2021

Time to break with old habits. In this episode, we hear from film professionals who are committed to challenging norms and promoting alternative ways of thinking about filmmaking. They boldly engage in discussions on representation in the industry and alt

Coming of Age with Céline Sciamma
May 26, 2021

In this episode, we sit down with one of French cinema’s most prominent voices: Céline Sciamma. Drawing on Anglo-Saxon and French filmmaking traditions, the writer and director (Water Lilies, Portrait of a Lady on Fire, Petite Maman) portrays characters c

The Nature of Collaborations
April 28, 2021

In this episode, we take a closer look at some of the different stations involved in the making of a movie. Cinematographers, screenwriters, and production designers pitch in as we travel through the Berlinale Talents archive to understand what it takes t

Cinema on the Verge - A Conversation with Kleber Mendonça Filho
March 04, 2021

Our journey through the Berlinale Talents archive begins with the award-winning Brazilian screenwriter, director, critic and festival organiser Kleber Mendonça Filho (AQUARIUS; BACURAU). In this talk, Kleber Mendonça Filho reflects on artistic responses t

Berlinale's House of Talents | Trailer
February 26, 2021

Every February, Berlinale Talents becomes home to the world’s most promising filmmakers. Nested within the Berlin International Film Festival, it’s a one-of-a-kind forum for film professionals and cinema lovers alike, where a global vision for the cinema