BERLIN, Jan 22 (ZIZ): The Berlinale 2024 Encounters program unveils a lineup of 15 films, all set for their world premieres. This competitive section includes two debut features and introduces a documentary form. Representing 17 countries, the selection notably features six films directed by women.
According to Carlo Chatrian, the Artistic Director, each film in the Encounters category challenges traditional cinematic categories. Genres showcased range from surreal detections to ironic tales, sentimental comedies, observational documentaries, parables, and therapeutic exercises. Collectively, these films offer a nuanced portrayal of the 21st-century world, encompassing its beauty and tragedies.
Berlinale Encounters 2024 lineup:
- – “Arcadia” by Yorgos Zois (Greece/Bulgaria/USA)
- – “Cidade; Campo” by Juliana Rojas (Brazil/Germany/France)
- – “Demba” by Mamadou Dia (Senegal/Germany)
- – “Direct Action” by Guillaume Cailleau and Ben Russell (Germany/France) [Documentary Form]
- – “Dormir de olhos abertos (Sleep With Your Eyes Open)” by Nele Wohlatz (Brazil/Argentina/Taiwan/Germany)
- – “The Fable” by Raam Reddy (India/USA)
- – “Une famille (A Family)” by Christine Angot (France) [Documentary Form, Debut film]
- – “Favoriten” by Ruth Beckermann (Austria) [Documentary Form]
- – “Ivo” by Eva Trobisch (Germany)
- – “Khamyazeye bozorg (The Great Yawn)” by Aliyar Rasti (Iran) [Debut film]
- – “Kong fang jian li de nv ren (Some Rain Must Fall)” by Qiu Yang (People’s Republic of China/USA/France/Singapore) [Debut film]
- – “Mãos no fogo (Hands in the Fire)” by Margarida Gil (Portugal)
- – “Matt and Mara (Matt und Mara)” by Kazik Radwanski (Canada)
- – “Through the Graves the Wind is Blowing” by Travis Wilkerson (USA)
- – “Tú me abrasas (You Burn Me | Du verbrennst mich)” by Matías Piñeiro (Argentina/Spain)
