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Diverse Human Journeys: Explore 176 Films at 2024 Berlinale

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  1. 101BaldilocksMovie · 2024 · 25mMarthe revisits a forgotten chapter of her past through her father's photographs. Twenty years after a childhood cancer diagnosis, she explores the echoes of her illness within her memories, examining the connection between her scars and her longings.
  2. 102Subject: FilmmakingMovie · 2024 · 89mIn 1968, the young Edgar Reitz pioneers filmmaking education at a girls' school, a bold and innovative program. Fifty-five years later, the students gather for a class reunion.IMDb 8.1TMDB 7.6
  3. 103Made in England: The Films of Powell and PressburgerMovie · 2024 · 133m · DocumentaryMartin Scorsese offers a deeply personal and revealing new documentary exploring the lives and work of British filmmakers Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger.IMDb 7.9TMDB 7.6
  4. 104L’homme-vertige: Tales of a CityMovie · 2024 · 93mIn Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, aging apartment buildings are being demolished. Malaury Eloi-Paisley documents the lives of those displaced by the city's transformation, following them through the deserted streets. Their stories become important connections within a network of close relationships.IMDb 6.6TMDB 8.5
  5. 105Black TeaMovie · 2024 · 111mOn her wedding day, Aya, a woman in her early thirties from Ivory Coast, unexpectedly rejects her fiancé, shocking everyone around her. Having moved to Asia, she works with Cai, a 45-year-old Chinese man, at a tea export business. Aya and Cai develop a relationship, but their love is tested by their shared histories and the disapproval of others.IMDb 5.2TMDB 5.9
  6. 106The Human HibernationMovie · 2024 · 90m · Drama, Science FictionA brother and sister are in a state of hibernation, but only the sister awakens. The process of human hibernation creates a blurring of the lines between humans and animals. This is a thought experiment, blending science fiction with meditative themes, presented through striking visuals.IMDb 4.4TMDB 5.0
  7. 107The Editorial OfficeMovie · 2024 · 127mIn the southern Ukrainian steppes, a young wildlife researcher named Yura searching for a rare groundhog stumbles upon a crime. Determined to reveal the truth, he brings his photos to the local newspaper. He soon discovers that no one is interested in justice. As war threatens, Yura's idealistic view of the world shatters amidst a barrage of misinformation, manipulated elections, and strange cult practices. On his journey, he must confront a difficult question: is he a rare good person, or just someone destined to fail?IMDb 6.3TMDB 8.0
  8. 108Well Ordered NatureMovie · 2024 · 73mThis essay film explores the life of botanist and educator Catharina Helena Dörrien in 18th-century Orange-Nassau. It examines how nature philosophy and social policy were intertwined through regulations and floral symbolism.
  9. 109Seven VeilsMovie · 2025 · 107m · DramaJeanine, a dedicated theatre director, is tasked with reviving the opera *Salome*, a signature work of her former mentor. Returning to the opera world after a long absence, she finds her past traumas influencing her approach. Dark and unsettling memories from her history begin to shape her vision for the production.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.6
  10. 110MunaMovie · 2023 · 18mMuna, a British-Somali teenager, really wants to attend her school trip, but her parents are hesitant. Her world is shaken by the death of her grandfather in Somalia, forcing Muna to grapple with grief for a relative she barely knew – all while trying to convince her mother to let her go.IMDb 6.7
  11. 111OasisMovie · 2024 · 80mIn 2019, Chile experiences a widespread movement to draft a new constitution. For three years, the film follows a diverse group of activists – including Indigenous people, feminists, militants, legal experts, anarchists, and conservatives – as they participate in this significant wave of democratic protest. It’s a comprehensive look at a major period of social and political upheaval.IMDb 6.6
  12. 112Suspended TimeMovie · 2024 · 105mA film director goes back to his childhood home in rural France with his brother and his girlfriend. He finds that being alone there helps him heal creatively.IMDb 5.6TMDB 4.9
  13. 113Matt and MaraMovie · 2024 · 80m · DramaMara, a creative writing professor, faces difficulties in her marriage to an experimental musician. She unexpectedly reconnects with Matt, a charming author from her past, who visits her university. They find common ground and begin to develop a close connection. When Mara's husband cancels a planned trip to a conference, Matt offers to go with her, and the growing tension between them intensifies during the journey.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.5
  14. 114DyingMovie · 2024 · 182mThe Lunies family – mother Lissy, father Gerd, son Tom, and daughter Ellen – are distant from each other. However, facing a life-altering event, they are forced to reunite.IMDb 7.4TMDB 8.0
  15. 115ReproductionMovie · 2025 · 111m · DocumentaryThis film explores the challenges of balancing motherhood and a career through the experiences of three generations of German women, using the maternity clinic and art school in Hamburg – where the director once taught – as its setting. It offers a straightforward examination of this complex issue.IMDb 6.5
  16. 116Resonance SpiralMovie · 2024 · 92mThe Mediateca Onshore in Malafo, Guinea-Bissau, functions as both an archive and a space for artistic expression rooted in agriculture. While recordings of Amílcar Cabral discussing feminism play, the filmmakers discuss the complexities of representing the local community while working in the mangroves.
  17. 117ShahidMovie · 2024 · 84mIranian filmmaker Narges Kalhor finds herself navigating complex family history and German officialdom as she attempts to legally change a single word in her name, a word laden with personal significance.IMDb 5.8TMDB 6.0
  18. 118Traces of Movement Before the IceMovie · 2025 · 89mTwo decades after the closure of the Swiss publishing house Pendo, the descendants of its founders keep revisiting and re-evaluating its history, struggling to grasp its significance. Frölke's film uses innovative media techniques to organize and explore the wealth of materials left behind.
  19. 119The Invisible ZooMovie · 2024 · 178mThis film follows the rhythms of life at Zurich Zoo throughout the year, documenting the animals, the people who work there, and the visitors who come to see them. It explores the space between the animals in their enclosures and the humans watching in the cinema, asking what connects them.IMDb 7.0
  20. 120Rising Up at NightMovie · 2024 · 95mKinshasa is preparing to build Africa's biggest power plant, but many residents still lack electricity. Facing unreliable power, the city's people creatively use homemade lights to navigate daily life and continue celebrating.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.0
  21. 121Fox and Hare Save the ForestMovie · 2024 · 72m · Animation, Adventure, FamilyFox and Hare discover that Owl has vanished. They team up with their friends to search the forest for him, but instead find a large lake that wasn't there before. Could this new lake be connected to Owl’s disappearance? They must find Owl, who is somewhere out on the rising water. This marks the beginning of an exciting and enjoyable adventure.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.5
  22. 122The Cats of Gokogu ShrineMovie · 2024 · 119mA large group of cats has made their home at a Shinto shrine in Ushimado. Some locals care for the cats, while others are bothered by the resulting mess. Kazuhiro Soda watches over their lives with kindness, attention to detail, and occasional helpful actions.IMDb 7.1TMDB 8.5
  23. 123A FamilyMovie · 2024 · 82mFrench author Christine Angot travels to Strasbourg, her father's former city, where he passed away. It was there she first met him as a 13-year-old, and where he sexually abused her for years afterward. His wife and children still reside in Strasbourg. Angot brings a camera, seeking to confront her family and understand how they've responded to her father's long history of abuse. This film explores challenging perspectives on incest and family dynamics.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.1
  24. 124I Saw the TV GlowMovie · 2024 · 100m · Drama, HorrorOwen, a teenager navigating suburban life, encounters a strange television program through his classmate Maddy. The show presents a glimpse into a hidden, supernatural realm existing alongside their own. Watching it, Owen's perception of reality starts to unravel.IMDb 5.8TMDB 6.1
  25. 125Holy WeekMovie · 2024 · 125mRomania, around 1900, during Holy Week. The strained relationship between Leiba, a Jewish innkeeper, and Gheorghe, his Christian employee, escalates when Leiba decides to fire him. Enraged, Gheorghe vows to return on Easter Night to "settle things." This threat pushes Leiba past his breaking point, intensifying his struggle to exist in a hostile, anti-Semitic world. He begins to lose his grip on reality, embarking on a path of transformation with increasingly drastic results.IMDb 6.3TMDB 5.3
  26. 126TreasureMovie · 2024 · 111m · Drama, ComedyA music journalist joins her father, a spirited Holocaust survivor, on a trip to his native country. She hopes to understand her family history, but her father has a different purpose in mind.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.6
  27. 127FinMovie · 2024 · 97mDuring the summer of 2001, sixteen-year-old Andoy looks for his missing father by searching through old VHS tapes. His life takes a strange turn when two characters who seem straight out of a movie appear in his quiet hometown.IMDb 5.6
  28. 128Abiding NowhereMovie · 2024 · 79mA bald man in a red robe walks barefoot through the forest, across fields, and through the shadows of trees and buildings. He visits a train station, a church, and a museum. Days turn into nights as he journeys, passing through Washington, D.C. Another unknown person is also traveling in the city, but it's unclear if they are following him.IMDb 6.5TMDB 7.0
  29. 129CuckooMovie · 2024 · 103m · Horror, Mystery, ThrillerReluctantly, Gretchen moves with her father and his new family to the German Alps. There, she uncovers unsettling secrets about their new town. She is haunted by strange noises and terrifying visions of a woman who seems to be chasing her.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.7
  30. 130I'm Not Everything I Want to BeMovie · 2024 · 91m · DocumentaryFollowing the 1968 Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia, young photographer Libuše Jarcovjáková seeks to escape the restrictions of the country's normalization period. She begins a personal journey toward freedom, documenting her experiences through thousands of intimate photographs.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.3
  31. 131QuebranteMovie · 2024 · 23mAfter a spell is broken, Quebrante journeys through the caves, ruins, and eerie landscapes along the Transamazon BR230 Highway, depicting its history and legends. The film is set in Rurópolis, the first town ever established on the highway, and centers on Ms. Erismar, a retired elementary school teacher known locally as The Cave Woman.IMDb 6.4
  32. 132MaydegolMovie · 2024 · 74mIn Iran, Afghan teenager Maydegol pursues her ambition to become a professional Muay Thai boxer. Determined to succeed despite her conservative family, her father's aggression, and societal prejudice, she secretly finances her training. Through the sport, she gains resilience and learns to navigate life's challenges, both inside and outside the ring.IMDb 6.8
  33. 133WinnersMovie · 2024 · 119mMona arrives in Berlin-Wedding with her Kurdish family after fleeing Syria. Adjusting to a new life is difficult. When Mona is chosen for the girls' football team, she discovers the players are fiercely competitive. But they learn that teamwork is essential to succeed.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.7
  34. 134The Girl Who Lived in the LooMovie · 2024 · 12mA ten-year-old girl finds solace in the bathroom. It's a place of calm and security for her, yet also one of quiet isolation. As she grows, she attempts to understand and manage this unusual fixation while learning to live her life.IMDb 6.6
  35. 135DahomeyMovie · 2024 · 68m · DocumentaryIn the 19th century, French colonists seized thousands of royal artifacts from Dahomey, a kingdom in West Africa, to be displayed in Paris. Decades later, a small number were returned to Benin. This documentary follows the story of 26 of these treasures, as revealed by cultural art historians, university students fighting for recognition, and one of the statues that was brought home.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.6
  36. 136Invincible SummerMovie · 2024 · 18mOn a hot summer night, sixteen-year-old Clément is alone at home by the pool. He decides he wants to have sex for the first time and looks at men's profiles on the dating app Grindr.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.8
  37. 137SheepMovie · 2024 · 13mIn Tehran, a young girl living with her mother uncovers a disturbing secret: the sheep in their neighbors' yard are being sacrificed as part of a traditional ceremony. Determined to help, she sets out to rescue as many of the animals as possible.IMDb 6.1
  38. 138Lick a WoundMovie · 2024 · 25mHidden beneath a church, a secretive community of animals lives independently. Protected from the human world, they practice unique rituals.IMDb 5.5
  39. 139A Bird FlewMovie · 2024 · 20mBoloy is haunted by the memory of a lost friend. The star volleyball player for the Cuban team, he struggles to resume morning training, determined to keep living despite the pain of his loss.IMDb 6.7
  40. 140O SeekerMovie · 2024 · 19mFollowing a worldwide pandemic, this 16mm film explores science, politics, spirituality, and superstition in India. It unfolds as a series of conversations grappling with grief, loss, and both real and imagined strange occurrences, all while attempting to make sense of unanswered questions.
  41. 141The Perfect SquareMovie · 2024 · 8mDirector Gernot Wieland spent twelve years with an animal trainer who taught birds to perform choreographed flight patterns. The film explores how Western aesthetic standards shape our perception of reality and the inevitable consequences when those standards are applied to the natural world.
  42. 142August My HeavenMovie · 2024 · 40mJoe is a professional stand-in, hired to impersonate friends and relatives for people. But something happens during a funeral job that starts to mix his work with his own life.IMDb 6.0TMDB 7.0
  43. 143Songs of Love and HateMovie · 2024 · 17mWhen the beloved host of a relationship advice radio show vanishes unexpectedly, his listeners are left adrift, unsure of how to navigate their love lives.IMDb 8.0
  44. 144ButterflyMovie · 2025 · 15mA man swims in the ocean, and the experience unlocks a flood of memories. These memories are all tied to water, spanning from his childhood to his present life. The film follows him as he takes one final swim.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.7
  45. 145A Summer’s End PoemMovie · 2024 · 15mJust before summer break ends, a rural youth uses his savings for a city-style haircut, with unexpected consequences. It's a story about leaving childhood behind and the bittersweet close of summer.IMDb 6.8TMDB 8.0
  46. 146UliMovie · 2024 · 17mWhile visiting a boyfriend with her older sister, Rafaela explores the house on her own. There, she meets Uli, a queer girl, and her pet. In this new environment, Rafaela discovers a sense of liberation.IMDb 5.4
  47. 147Who by FireMovie · 2024 · 155m · DramaJeff travels to a remote estate in the woods with his friend Max and Aliocha. They stay in the director's large cabin, and Jeff admires Blake Cadieux and feels drawn to Aliocha, Max's sister. Surrounded by the forest and the cabin, the young people consider ideas of freedom and ideals while observing the struggles of the older generation. The story explores the contrast between youthful innocence and the effects of past hurts as they learn about themselves and the world.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.5
  48. 148Sleeping with a TigerMovie · 2024 · 107mThis film offers a poetic look at the life and work of Austrian painter Maria Lassnig.IMDb 6.7TMDB 5.8
  49. 149AfterwarMovie · 2024 · 84mThe children rapidly age before our eyes, but remain trapped in a state of uncertainty, burdened by memories of the Kosovo War. Blending realistic portrayal with staged scenes, *Afterwar* explores the lasting effects of conflict.IMDb 6.5
  50. 150ArcadiaMovie · 2024 · 99mNeurologist Katerina and former doctor Yannis travel to a remote seaside resort. The atmosphere is somber; Yannis has been asked to identify a victim from a tragic accident at the local hospital. After the police tell them the victim's car fell from a stone bridge, Katerina realizes her fears are justified. Working together, and separately exploring a strange beach bar called Arcadia each night, Katerina and Yannis begin to unravel a complex story of love, loss, acceptance, and letting go.IMDb 6.7TMDB 7.5
  51. 151Sarcophagus of Drunken LovesMovie · 2024 · 8mBeirut now frequently experiences prolonged power outages, a persistent condition rather than isolated incidents. Inside the national museum, visitors navigate darkness, using their phones to illuminate artifacts from bygone eras as the city's infrastructure deteriorates.IMDb 6.0TMDB 4.0
  52. 152A Different ManMovie · 2024 · 112m · Comedy, DramaEdward, an aspiring actor, undergoes a drastic medical procedure to change his looks. However, his altered appearance backfires when he misses out on a crucial role. Consumed by obsession, he becomes determined to get back what he lost.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.9
  53. 153Memories of a Burning BodyMovie · 2024 · 90mGrowing up in a time when open discussion of sexuality was forbidden, Ana, Patricia, and Mayela learned about being women through unspoken expectations. Now, these women are embodied by one 65-year-old woman who reflects on a vibrant life filled with connected memories, concealed secrets, and desires they kept hidden.IMDb 6.4TMDB 7.0
  54. 154That’s All From MeMovie · 2024 · 23mThis video exchange features a filmmaker and an author discussing the connections between motherhood and creative work. One is struggling with a personal crisis, while the other offers a potentially helpful perspective.
  55. 155Tako TsuboMovie · 2024 · 6mSeeking escape from overwhelming feelings, Mr. Ham chooses to have his heart removed. The doctor assures him the modern procedure is straightforward.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.0
  56. 156We Will Not Be the Last of Our KindMovie · 2024 · 24mWhat if the biblical Ark, humanity and animal life's sanctuary during the great flood, wasn't just divine intervention? What if it was a carefully planned program for rebuilding society?IMDb 3.6
  57. 157City Museum / My ParadiseMovie · 2024 · 26mThis essay film portrays the city as a personal paradise where order and chaos are in perpetual conflict. It's a celebration of disorder, hidden meanings, and the city's layered history.IMDb 5.3
  58. 158ChimeMovie · 2024 · 45m · Horror, ThrillerA chef's life is disrupted by a chime that brings with it an increasing sense of dread.IMDb 6.3TMDB 7.0
  59. 159Unwanted KinshipMovie · 2024 · 30mSet against the streets of his Berlin neighborhood, a filmmaker from Belarus examines the systematic nature of Russian and Belarusian war crimes in Ukraine, while also confronting his own role in the conflict.IMDb 5.3
  60. 160Sojourn to Shangri-LaMovie · 2023 · 20mA meticulously planned fashion shoot on the beach is thrown into disarray when the elaborate set built the day before is lost to the sea. As the young assistant desperately searches for it, the film subtly shifts into a dreamlike atmosphere.IMDb 6.7
  61. 161Who Do I Belong ToMovie · 2024 · 117mAicha, a Tunisian mother who experiences prophetic dreams, lives with her husband Brahim and son Adam in a remote northern village. The family is deeply troubled by the loss of their two eldest sons, Mehdi and Amine, who have gone to war. Months later, Mehdi returns home unexpectedly with his pregnant wife. His arrival stirs up painful memories and a growing sense of dread that endangers the entire community.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.8
  62. 162Last SwimMovie · 2025 · 96m · DramaSummer in London. On her last day before a major change, Ziba, a bright young British-Iranian woman, goes on a memorable outing with her friends, all while privately considering a significant choice about her future.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.8
  63. 163CrossingMovie · 2024 · 106m · DramaLia, a retired teacher in Georgia, discovers from her neighbor, Achi, that her estranged transgender niece, Tekla, has gone to Turkey. Determined to find her, Lia journeys to Istanbul with Achi, navigating the city's lesser-known corners in their search for Tekla.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.5
  64. 164Remains of the Hot DayMovie · 2024 · 24mIn China during the late 1990s, a family gathers for a meal. The father is often away working in Shenzhen. The grandmother manages the household and cares for the children. The atmosphere is a blend of lightheartedness, yearning, and weariness.IMDb 6.1TMDB 4.0
  65. 165The Nights Still Smell of GunpowderMovie · 2024 · 93mReturning to Mozambique after the civil war, I visit my grandmother and grapple with fragmented memories, struggling to distinguish fact from story. The presence of a former rebel in the village brings back the constant reminders of war and reflects the unresolved conflicts of my generation.TMDB 9.0
  66. 166Wandering BirdMovie · 2023 · 15mA body is found floating in the water. The sound of an unusual bird triggers a flood of memories. "Where were you when I was at my lowest?", a friend asks.IMDb 6.1
  67. 167An Odd TurnMovie · 2024 · 23mIn Buenos Aires, 2019, Lucrecia works as a museum security guard and uses a pendulum to predict a significant increase in the dollar's value. She begins a romantic relationship with an employee at a currency exchange house.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.8
  68. 168The Great PhuketMovie · 2024 · 97mFourteen-year-old Li Xing lives in a neighborhood of ruins and ongoing rebuilding. School is a constant source of trouble, and his family offers no support. Then, he discovers a hidden underground shelter where unusual events take place.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.7
  69. 169KawausoMovie · 2023 · 15mWhile walking, a girl encounters a Japanese river otter. They attempt to communicate, but are unsuccessful, as debris from human activity falls around them.IMDb 6.3TMDB 3.5
  70. 170Pacific VeinMovie · 2024 · 12mA long shot follows a beautiful American landscape as Assange and Bezos reflect on their lives, hinting at the fading promise of the American Dream.IMDb 6.1
  71. 171City of PoetsMovie · 2024 · 21mIn a close-knit, almost perfect city, the streets are named after famous poets. When war breaks out, the city expands with new neighborhoods built for those seeking refuge. The streets are now named after soldiers.IMDb 6.6
  72. 172Henry Fonda for PresidentMovie · 2025 · 185mThis personal essay explores the United States through the life and career of actor Henry Fonda, revealing a complex and often contradictory figure. The private Fonda, who claimed to have no easy answers, unexpectedly becomes a lens for American history. Using recordings from his final 1981 interview and his iconic movie roles, the essay takes us on a journey across America – from Fonda, NY, through the Midwest to the Pacific, spanning from 1651 to the 1980s and even touching on the presidency of another actor. Through these diverse places, times, and characters, the essay imagines an unseen history of the United States, a republic shaped by Henry Fonda himself.IMDb 7.5
  73. 173CircleMovie · 2024 · 7mA young woman draws a circle on the ground. People begin stepping inside it, one after another. The circle quickly becomes crowded.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.5
  74. 174Towards the Sun, Far From the CenterMovie · 2024 · 17mIn hot Santiago, two women find a haven for their growing relationship amidst the everyday pulse of the city.IMDb 5.7
  75. 175Bye Bye TurtleMovie · 2024 · 24mThe mother of five-year-old Inci passes away. Alone, Inci wanders the expansive, hilly Black Sea landscape and encounters a young woman in a red sweater, captivated by her. Zeynep, a woman who also grew up in the area, has returned after a long absence. Her journey is arduous, her luggage heavy. They walk together through sun and clouds, from one father's home to another, from day until night.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.5

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