Ukrainian Strichka entered the main competition of the Berlinale

The anniversary of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, which will take place from February 13 to 23, has announced the program of the main competition, reports UP. Culture.

19 films from 26 countries will compete for the main prize – the Golden Bear. Among them is a documentary film by the Ukrainian director Ekaterina Gornostay A line in time.

It is the first Ukrainian film in the past 25 years to be included in the festival’s main competition. The last time Kira Muratova took part in the film Three stories in 1997.

A line in time talking about teachers and students who continue their studies in the occupied territories and front-line of Ukraine. The film shows moments of everyday life: first bell celebrations, school graduations and classes, often taking place in shelters due to constant threats.

The film crew who worked on the debut film Ermine joined the creation of the film Stop-Earthalso shown at the Berlinale in 2021. Proceeds from impressions Lines for time The funds are planned to be used to restore war-damaged schools.

The festival opens on February 13 with the film world German director Tom Tykwer, and actress Tilda Swinton will receive the Honorary Golden Bear for her contribution to cinema. This year’s jury will be chaired by director Todd Gaines.

Earlier it was reported that the 73rd International Berlin Film Festival was held under the sign of solidarity with Ukraine in connection with the entire war of the Russian Federation.

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