76th Berlinale, Preparations

Feb 11, 2026

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February 11, 2026, Berlin, Germany: A man takes a selfie in front of the Berlinale Palast ahead of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in Berlin. The festival runs from Feb. 12 to 22, 2026. Berlin Germany - ZUMAf146 20260211_zip_f146_014 Copyright: xRouzbehxFouladix
February 11, 2026, Berlin, Germany: A security man stands in front of the Berlinale Palast ahead of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in Berlin. The festival runs from Feb. 12 to 22, 2026. Berlin Germany - ZUMAf146 20260211_zip_f146_013 Copyright: xRouzbehxFouladix
February 11, 2026, Berlin, Germany: A security man stands in front of the Berlinale Palast ahead of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in Berlin. The festival runs from Feb. 12 to 22, 2026. Berlin Germany - ZUMAf146 20260211_zip_f146_012 Copyright: xRouzbehxFouladix
February 11, 2026, Berlin, Germany: People stand in front of the Berlinale Palast ahead of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in Berlin. The festival runs from Feb. 12 to 22, 2026. Berlin Germany - ZUMAf146 20260211_zip_f146_011 Copyright: xRouzbehxFouladix
February 11, 2026, Berlin, Germany: A man takes a selfie in front of the Berlinale Palast ahead of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in Berlin. The festival runs from Feb. 12 to 22, 2026. Berlin Germany - ZUMAf146 20260211_zip_f146_010 Copyright: xRouzbehxFouladix
February 11, 2026, Berlin, Germany: People stand in front of the Berlinale Palast ahead of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in Berlin. The festival runs from Feb. 12 to 22, 2026. Berlin Germany - ZUMAf146 20260211_zip_f146_009 Copyright: xRouzbehxFouladix
February 11, 2026, Berlin, Germany: A pedestrian walks past a large Berlinale symbol in front of the Berlinale Palast ahead of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in Berlin. The festival runs from Feb. 12 to 22, 2026. Berlin Germany - ZUMAf146 20260211_zip_f146_008 Copyright: xRouzbehxFouladix
February 11, 2026, Berlin, Germany: People stand in front of the Berlinale Palast ahead of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in Berlin. The festival runs from Feb. 12 to 22, 2026. Berlin Germany - ZUMAf146 20260211_zip_f146_007 Copyright: xRouzbehxFouladix
February 11, 2026, Berlin, Germany: People stand in front of the Berlinale Palast ahead of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in Berlin. The festival runs from Feb. 12 to 22, 2026. Berlin Germany - ZUMAf146 20260211_zip_f146_006 Copyright: xRouzbehxFouladix
February 11, 2026, Berlin, Germany: Pedestrians walk past a large Berlinale banner in front of the Berlinale Palast ahead of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in Berlin. The festival runs from Feb. 12 to 22, 2026. Berlin Germany - ZUMAf146 20260211_zip_f146_005 Copyright: xRouzbehxFouladix
February 11, 2026, Berlin, Germany: People stand in front of the Berlinale Palast ahead of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in Berlin. The festival runs from Feb. 12 to 22, 2026. Berlin Germany - ZUMAf146 20260211_zip_f146_004 Copyright: xRouzbehxFouladix
February 11, 2026, Berlin, Germany: People stand in front of the Berlinale Palast ahead of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in Berlin. The festival runs from Feb. 12 to 22, 2026. Berlin Germany - ZUMAf146 20260211_zip_f146_003 Copyright: xRouzbehxFouladix
February 11, 2026, Berlin, Germany: People stand in front of the Berlinale Palast ahead of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in Berlin. The festival runs from Feb. 12 to 22, 2026. Berlin Germany - ZUMAf146 20260211_zip_f146_002 Copyright: xRouzbehxFouladix
February 11, 2026, Berlin, Germany: People stand in front of the Berlinale Palast ahead of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in Berlin. The festival runs from Feb. 12 to 22, 2026. Berlin Germany - ZUMAf146 20260211_zip_f146_001 Copyright: xRouzbehxFouladix
February 11, 2026, Berlin, Germany: A man takes a selfie in front of the Berlinale Palast ahead of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in Berlin. The festival runs from Feb. 12 to 22, 2026. Berlin Germany - ZUMAf146 20260211_zip_f146_014 Copyright: xRouzbehxFouladix
February 11, 2026, Berlin, Germany: A security man stands in front of the Berlinale Palast ahead of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in Berlin. The festival runs from Feb. 12 to 22, 2026. Berlin Germany - ZUMAf146 20260211_zip_f146_013 Copyright: xRouzbehxFouladix
February 11, 2026, Berlin, Germany: A security man stands in front of the Berlinale Palast ahead of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in Berlin. The festival runs from Feb. 12 to 22, 2026. Berlin Germany - ZUMAf146 20260211_zip_f146_012 Copyright: xRouzbehxFouladix
February 11, 2026, Berlin, Germany: People stand in front of the Berlinale Palast ahead of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in Berlin. The festival runs from Feb. 12 to 22, 2026. Berlin Germany - ZUMAf146 20260211_zip_f146_011 Copyright: xRouzbehxFouladix
February 11, 2026, Berlin, Germany: A man takes a selfie in front of the Berlinale Palast ahead of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in Berlin. The festival runs from Feb. 12 to 22, 2026. Berlin Germany - ZUMAf146 20260211_zip_f146_010 Copyright: xRouzbehxFouladix
February 11, 2026, Berlin, Germany: People stand in front of the Berlinale Palast ahead of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in Berlin. The festival runs from Feb. 12 to 22, 2026. Berlin Germany - ZUMAf146 20260211_zip_f146_009 Copyright: xRouzbehxFouladix
February 11, 2026, Berlin, Germany: A pedestrian walks past a large Berlinale symbol in front of the Berlinale Palast ahead of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in Berlin. The festival runs from Feb. 12 to 22, 2026. Berlin Germany - ZUMAf146 20260211_zip_f146_008 Copyright: xRouzbehxFouladix
February 11, 2026, Berlin, Germany: People stand in front of the Berlinale Palast ahead of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in Berlin. The festival runs from Feb. 12 to 22, 2026. Berlin Germany - ZUMAf146 20260211_zip_f146_007 Copyright: xRouzbehxFouladix
February 11, 2026, Berlin, Germany: People stand in front of the Berlinale Palast ahead of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in Berlin. The festival runs from Feb. 12 to 22, 2026. Berlin Germany - ZUMAf146 20260211_zip_f146_006 Copyright: xRouzbehxFouladix
February 11, 2026, Berlin, Germany: Pedestrians walk past a large Berlinale banner in front of the Berlinale Palast ahead of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in Berlin. The festival runs from Feb. 12 to 22, 2026. Berlin Germany - ZUMAf146 20260211_zip_f146_005 Copyright: xRouzbehxFouladix
February 11, 2026, Berlin, Germany: People stand in front of the Berlinale Palast ahead of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in Berlin. The festival runs from Feb. 12 to 22, 2026. Berlin Germany - ZUMAf146 20260211_zip_f146_004 Copyright: xRouzbehxFouladix
February 11, 2026, Berlin, Germany: People stand in front of the Berlinale Palast ahead of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in Berlin. The festival runs from Feb. 12 to 22, 2026. Berlin Germany - ZUMAf146 20260211_zip_f146_003 Copyright: xRouzbehxFouladix
February 11, 2026, Berlin, Germany: People stand in front of the Berlinale Palast ahead of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in Berlin. The festival runs from Feb. 12 to 22, 2026. Berlin Germany - ZUMAf146 20260211_zip_f146_002 Copyright: xRouzbehxFouladix
February 11, 2026, Berlin, Germany: People stand in front of the Berlinale Palast ahead of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in Berlin. The festival runs from Feb. 12 to 22, 2026. Berlin Germany - ZUMAf146 20260211_zip_f146_001 Copyright: xRouzbehxFouladix
Berlinale, construction work at Potsdamer Platz, Berlin, 11 02 2026 Workers laying floor slabs for the red carpet before the opening of the 76th Berlinale at the Theater am Potsdamer Platz in Berlin on 11 02 2026 The film festival will take place from 12 22 February 2026 Berlin Theater am Potsdamer Platz Copyright: xBenxKriemannx
Berlinale, construction work at Potsdamer Platz, Berlin, 11 02 2026 Sign for the Berlinale before the opening of the 76 Berlinale at the Theater am Potsdamer Platz in Berlin on 11 02 2026 The film festival takes place from 12 22 February 2026 Berlin Theater am Potsdamer Platz Copyright: xBenxKriemannx
Berlinale, construction work at Potsdamer Platz, Berlin, 11 02 2026 Column with Berlinale logo before the opening of the 76 Berlinale at the Theater am Potsdamer Platz in Berlin on 11 02 2026 The film festival will take place from 12 22 February 2026 Berlin Theater am Potsdamer Platz Copyright: xBenxKriemannx
Berlinale, construction work at Potsdamer Platz, Berlin, 11 02 2026 Trade visitors wait for their tickets before the opening of the 76th Berlinale at the Theater am Potsdamer Platz in Berlin on 11 02 2026 The film festival will take place from 12 22 February 2026 Berlin Theater am Potsdamer Platz Copyright: xBenxKriemannx
Berlinale, construction work at Potsdamer Platz, Berlin, 11 02 2026 Workers lay floor slabs for the red carpet before the opening of the 76th Berlinale at the Theater am Potsdamer Platz in Berlin on 11 02 2026 The film festival will take place from 12 22 February 2026 Berlin Theater am Potsdamer Platz Copyright: xBenxKriemannx
Berlinale, construction work at Potsdamer Platz, Berlin, 11 02 2026 Two workers next to the Berlinale Bear before the opening of the 76th Berlinale at the Theater am Potsdamer Platz in Berlin on 11 02 2026 The film festival will take place from 12 22 February 2026 Berlin Theater am Potsdamer Platz Copyright: xBenxKriemannx
Berlinale, construction work at Potsdamer Platz, Berlin, 11 02 2026 A worker attaches a sign to a container before the opening of the 76 Berlinale at the Theater am Potsdamer Platz in Berlin on 11 02 2026 The film festival will take place from 12 22 February 2026 Berlin Theater am Potsdamer Platz Copyright: xBenxKriemannx
Berlinale, construction work at Potsdamer Platz, Berlin, 11 02 2026 Sign for the Berlinale before the opening of the 76 Berlinale at the Theater am Potsdamer Platz in Berlin on 11 02 2026 The film festival takes place from 12 22 February 2026 Berlin Theater am Potsdamer Platz Copyright: xBenxKriemannx
Berlinale, construction work at Potsdamer Platz, Berlin, 11 02 2026 A man with a suitcase passes a signpost to the Berlinale before the opening of the 76th Berlinale at the Theater am Potsdamer Platz in Berlin on 11 02 2026 The film festival will take place from 12 22 February 2026 Berlin Theater am Potsdamer Platz Copyright: xBenxKriemannx
The Theater am Potsdamer Platz becomes the Berlinale Palast during the Berlinale 2026 76 Berlin International Film Festival, 11 02 2026 Foto:xM.xBehrensx xFuturexImagex berlinale_aufbau_6014
The Theater am Potsdamer Platz becomes the Berlinale Palast during the Berlinale 2026 76 Berlin International Film Festival, 11 02 2026 Foto:xM.xBehrensx xFuturexImagex berlinale_aufbau_6013
The Theater am Potsdamer Platz becomes the Berlinale Palast during the Berlinale 2026 76 Berlin International Film Festival, 11 02 2026 Foto:xM.xBehrensx xFuturexImagex berlinale_aufbau_6012
The outdoor advertising for the 76th Berlinale is somewhat smaller
The winter split must go
Preparations 76 Berlinale

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February 11, 2026, Berlin, Germany: A man takes a selfie in front of the Berlinale Palast ahead of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in Berlin. The festival runs from Feb. 12 to 22, 2026. Berlin Germany - ZUMAf146 20260211_zip_f146_014 Copyright: xRouzbehxFouladix

February 11, 2026, Berlin, Germany: A security man stands in front of the Berlinale Palast ahead of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in Berlin. The festival runs from Feb. 12 to 22, 2026. Berlin Germany - ZUMAf146 20260211_zip_f146_013 Copyright: xRouzbehxFouladix

February 11, 2026, Berlin, Germany: A security man stands in front of the Berlinale Palast ahead of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in Berlin. The festival runs from Feb. 12 to 22, 2026. Berlin Germany - ZUMAf146 20260211_zip_f146_012 Copyright: xRouzbehxFouladix

February 11, 2026, Berlin, Germany: People stand in front of the Berlinale Palast ahead of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in Berlin. The festival runs from Feb. 12 to 22, 2026. Berlin Germany - ZUMAf146 20260211_zip_f146_011 Copyright: xRouzbehxFouladix

February 11, 2026, Berlin, Germany: A man takes a selfie in front of the Berlinale Palast ahead of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in Berlin. The festival runs from Feb. 12 to 22, 2026. Berlin Germany - ZUMAf146 20260211_zip_f146_010 Copyright: xRouzbehxFouladix

February 11, 2026, Berlin, Germany: People stand in front of the Berlinale Palast ahead of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in Berlin. The festival runs from Feb. 12 to 22, 2026. Berlin Germany - ZUMAf146 20260211_zip_f146_009 Copyright: xRouzbehxFouladix

February 11, 2026, Berlin, Germany: People stand in front of the Berlinale Palast ahead of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in Berlin. The festival runs from Feb. 12 to 22, 2026. Berlin Germany - ZUMAf146 20260211_zip_f146_007 Copyright: xRouzbehxFouladix

February 11, 2026, Berlin, Germany: People stand in front of the Berlinale Palast ahead of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in Berlin. The festival runs from Feb. 12 to 22, 2026. Berlin Germany - ZUMAf146 20260211_zip_f146_006 Copyright: xRouzbehxFouladix

February 11, 2026, Berlin, Germany: People stand in front of the Berlinale Palast ahead of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in Berlin. The festival runs from Feb. 12 to 22, 2026. Berlin Germany - ZUMAf146 20260211_zip_f146_004 Copyright: xRouzbehxFouladix

February 11, 2026, Berlin, Germany: People stand in front of the Berlinale Palast ahead of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in Berlin. The festival runs from Feb. 12 to 22, 2026. Berlin Germany - ZUMAf146 20260211_zip_f146_003 Copyright: xRouzbehxFouladix

February 11, 2026, Berlin, Germany: People stand in front of the Berlinale Palast ahead of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in Berlin. The festival runs from Feb. 12 to 22, 2026. Berlin Germany - ZUMAf146 20260211_zip_f146_002 Copyright: xRouzbehxFouladix

February 11, 2026, Berlin, Germany: People stand in front of the Berlinale Palast ahead of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in Berlin. The festival runs from Feb. 12 to 22, 2026. Berlin Germany - ZUMAf146 20260211_zip_f146_001 Copyright: xRouzbehxFouladix

February 11, 2026, Berlin, Germany: A man takes a selfie in front of the Berlinale Palast ahead of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in Berlin. The festival runs from Feb. 12 to 22, 2026. Berlin Germany - ZUMAf146 20260211_zip_f146_014 Copyright: xRouzbehxFouladix

February 11, 2026, Berlin, Germany: A security man stands in front of the Berlinale Palast ahead of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in Berlin. The festival runs from Feb. 12 to 22, 2026. Berlin Germany - ZUMAf146 20260211_zip_f146_013 Copyright: xRouzbehxFouladix

February 11, 2026, Berlin, Germany: A security man stands in front of the Berlinale Palast ahead of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in Berlin. The festival runs from Feb. 12 to 22, 2026. Berlin Germany - ZUMAf146 20260211_zip_f146_012 Copyright: xRouzbehxFouladix

February 11, 2026, Berlin, Germany: People stand in front of the Berlinale Palast ahead of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in Berlin. The festival runs from Feb. 12 to 22, 2026. Berlin Germany - ZUMAf146 20260211_zip_f146_011 Copyright: xRouzbehxFouladix

February 11, 2026, Berlin, Germany: A man takes a selfie in front of the Berlinale Palast ahead of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in Berlin. The festival runs from Feb. 12 to 22, 2026. Berlin Germany - ZUMAf146 20260211_zip_f146_010 Copyright: xRouzbehxFouladix

February 11, 2026, Berlin, Germany: People stand in front of the Berlinale Palast ahead of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in Berlin. The festival runs from Feb. 12 to 22, 2026. Berlin Germany - ZUMAf146 20260211_zip_f146_009 Copyright: xRouzbehxFouladix

February 11, 2026, Berlin, Germany: People stand in front of the Berlinale Palast ahead of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in Berlin. The festival runs from Feb. 12 to 22, 2026. Berlin Germany - ZUMAf146 20260211_zip_f146_007 Copyright: xRouzbehxFouladix

February 11, 2026, Berlin, Germany: People stand in front of the Berlinale Palast ahead of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in Berlin. The festival runs from Feb. 12 to 22, 2026. Berlin Germany - ZUMAf146 20260211_zip_f146_006 Copyright: xRouzbehxFouladix

February 11, 2026, Berlin, Germany: People stand in front of the Berlinale Palast ahead of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in Berlin. The festival runs from Feb. 12 to 22, 2026. Berlin Germany - ZUMAf146 20260211_zip_f146_004 Copyright: xRouzbehxFouladix

February 11, 2026, Berlin, Germany: People stand in front of the Berlinale Palast ahead of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in Berlin. The festival runs from Feb. 12 to 22, 2026. Berlin Germany - ZUMAf146 20260211_zip_f146_003 Copyright: xRouzbehxFouladix

February 11, 2026, Berlin, Germany: People stand in front of the Berlinale Palast ahead of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in Berlin. The festival runs from Feb. 12 to 22, 2026. Berlin Germany - ZUMAf146 20260211_zip_f146_002 Copyright: xRouzbehxFouladix

February 11, 2026, Berlin, Germany: People stand in front of the Berlinale Palast ahead of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in Berlin. The festival runs from Feb. 12 to 22, 2026. Berlin Germany - ZUMAf146 20260211_zip_f146_001 Copyright: xRouzbehxFouladix

The Theater am Potsdamer Platz becomes the Berlinale Palast during the Berlinale 2026 76 Berlin International Film Festival, 11 02 2026 Foto:xM.xBehrensx xFuturexImagex berlinale_aufbau_6014

The Theater am Potsdamer Platz becomes the Berlinale Palast during the Berlinale 2026 76 Berlin International Film Festival, 11 02 2026 Foto:xM.xBehrensx xFuturexImagex berlinale_aufbau_6013

The Theater am Potsdamer Platz becomes the Berlinale Palast during the Berlinale 2026 76 Berlin International Film Festival, 11 02 2026 Foto:xM.xBehrensx xFuturexImagex berlinale_aufbau_6012

The outdoor advertising for the 76th Berlinale is somewhat smaller

The winter split must go

Preparations 76 Berlinale