‘Yellow Letters’ Wins Berlin Golden Bear

The 2026 edition of the Berlin International Film Festival concluded with a strong political note as German-Turkish director İlker Çatak’s “Yellow Letters” won the Golden Bear for Best Film. Jury president Wim Wenders presented the award, praising the film for confronting the language of totalitarianism through the humane force of cinema. Set in contemporary Turkey, “Yellow Letters” follows a married playwright and actress who come under state scrutiny because of their protest theatre. In a striking formal decision, Çatak shot the entire film in Germany, openly crediting German cities as stand-ins

“Movies Can Change the World, But Not Politically,” Says Wim Wenders at Berlinale

German filmmaker Wim Wenders has said that while cinema has the power to change the world, it does so by influencing people rather than politics. Speaking at the opening of the Berlin International Film Festival, where he is serving as president of this year’s international jury, Wenders argued that filmmakers should avoid stepping into the political arena. The Berlinale, often seen as more politically engaged than festivals like Venice Film Festival and Cannes Film Festival, has faced criticism from pro-Palestinian activists for not taking a clear stance on Gaza, especially when

Bangladeshi Film Master Triumphs at Rotterdam Film Festival

Bangladeshi cinema marked a major international achievement as Rezwan Shahriar Sumit’s Master won the Big Screen Competition Award at the 2025 International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR), one of Europe’s most influential film festivals. The win stood out among a strong and diverse lineup of global titles showcased at the festival. Master traces the moral and political transformation of a schoolteacher in Bangladesh who is drawn into local power structures, gradually moving from idealism to authoritarian impulses. Praising the film, the Big Screen Competition jury described it as “a universal story about

‘One Battle After Another’ Dominates Golden Globes 2026

The 83rd Golden Globe Awards spread the spotlight across bold cinema and ambitious television, with One Battle After Another and Adolescence emerging as the night’s biggest winners. Paul Thomas Anderson’s sharp political satire collected four awards, including best musical or comedy film, along with directing and screenplay honors. In the drama category, Hamnet, a portrait of William Shakespeare’s private life, secured top film honors and earned Jessie Buckley a best actress Globe. On the television side, Adolescence led all series with four trophies. The Netflix-backed limited series, told in a single

Yellow Letters: Politics without slogans

When ideology moves into the living room and care becomes control. The 76th Berlinale was a mix of moral exaggeration and poetic restraint. It is one of the ritualised disappointments of a festival that, in the end, your own favourite rarely wins – and just as rarely does the objectively ‘best’ film. The award usually goes to the best compromise, the film that represents the strongest common denominator within the jury: aesthetically viable, politically relevant and discursively communicable. This year, the decision for the Golden Bear for Best Film fell on ' ...

‘Yellow Letters’ Wins Berlin Golden Bear

The End of the Duvall Era

“I've always remembered something Sanford Meisner, my acting teacher, told us. When you create a character, it's like making a chair, except instead of making someting out of wood, you make it out of yourself. That's the actor's craft - using yourself to create a character.” -Robert Duvall The death of Robert Duvall on February 15, 2026, at the age of 95, marks the final chapter for one of the most dedicated craftsmen in the history of film. He passed away peacefully at his home in Middleburg, Virginia, surrounded ' ...

“Movies Can Change the World, But Not Politically,” Says Wim Wenders at Berlinale

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Inside Mejbaur Rahman Sumon’s Roid

After the remarkable success of his debut feature, Hawa (2022), Mejbaur Rahman Sumon has directed Roid, scheduled for release in 2026. Before its domestic release, the film will be showcased at several international film festivals. On behalf of Cut to Cinema, Bidhan Rebeiro, editor, spoke with Mejbaur Rahman Sumon about his new project.This interview was published in Cut To Cinema January 2026 issue (Vol 1 No 10). ....................... This film, Roid, is completely different from your first feature film, Hawa. Where did you get the story for this film? Honestly, the journey of ' ...

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