The Eminent and Prolific Contribution of The Berlinale

Every February, The Berlin International Film Festival, sometimes also called The Berlinale, takes place in the grand German city and features only the leading films from all over the world. This renowned film festival has been at par with other world-renowned film festivities like The Cannes Film Festival and The Venice Film Festival when it comes to respecting the greatest achievements in the global cinema in the past year. Now, the annual cultural event is among the leading priorities of the German officials in for moral and financial encouragement. Every year, the festival committee provides up to 150,000 movie tickets to around 350 remarkable films from all over the world.

Established in 1951 by Americans who initially took over a part of the city after World War II, The Berlin International Film Festival intends to promote the prolific film culture in Berlin and to promote and honor international film talents. Since the movie "Rebecca," directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starred Joan Fontaine, launched the first festival, various director and movies have earned the precious Golden Bear Award. Among the internationally applauded directors in history who have had their own triumphs in Berlin include the likes of Ingmar Bergman, Roman Polanski, and Robert Altman. Other popular Hollywood blockbusters, like "Magnolia," "The Thin Red Line," and "The People vs Larry Flynt" have also taken the prestigious Golden Bear honor.