Fan Bingbing and Maria Schrader to Join Todd Haynes on Jury at Berlin Film Festival
Chinese star Fan Bingbing from “I Am Not Madame Bovary” and German actor/director Maria Schrader from “I’m Your Man” have been announced as members of the jury at the upcoming 75th Berlin International Film Festival. The festival will take place from Feb. 13-23, with Todd Haynes, known for films such as “Far from Heaven” and “Carol,” serving as the president of the jury.
Joining Fan and Schrader on the jury are Moroccan-French director Nabil Ayouch, German costume designer Bina Daigeler, Argentine director Rodrigo Moreno, and American critic and podcast host Amy Nicholson. Haynes, whose debut feature “Poison” won the Teddy Award at the Berlinale in 1991, has a long history with the festival.
The 75th Berlinale will open with the world premiere of “Das Licht” (“The Light”), the new drama from acclaimed German director Tom Tykwer. Competition titles at this year’s festival include Richard Linklater’s “Blue Moon,” Michel Franco’s “Dreams,” Lucile Hadžihalilović’s “The Ice Tower,” Hong Sang-soo’s “What Does That Nature Say to You?,” and Rebecca Lenkiewicz’s “Hot Milk.”
Tilda Swinton, who has screened 26 films at the Berlinale throughout the years, will receive the Honorary Golden Bear for lifetime achievement.