On Thursday evening, the Berlinale kicked off with flair. Cillian Murphy, recently nominated for an Oscar for his lead role in "Oppenheimer," made the journey to present the opening film, "Small Things Like These." Before the premiere, he bantered with Matt Damon, the producer behind the historical drama shedding light on the scandal of the Magdalene Laundries in Ireland—a church institution exploiting young pregnant women for decades.
Politics
also found a place on the red carpet. In an initiative organized by the film
festival, actresses like Jella Haase and Katja Riemann exclaimed, "Defend
Democracy." Several attendees sported buttons declaring "Berlinale
against Right-wing Extremism." When asked why advocating for democracy was
crucial, Jella Haase told the German Press Agency (dpa): "Because it
alarms me to see how nonchalantly and almost routinely people go to the polls
and mark their crosses for parties clearly and blatantly aligning with
right-wing ideologies.
Of course,
since our area of interest is, as always, red carpet dresses, we chose a few
examples to share with you. When we compare award ceremonies in Europe and
America, we see great differences in the dressing style of famous names. While
more fairy-tale and glamorous dresses are preferred at award ceremonies in
America, red carpet dresses in Europe have more modern and simple lines.
Berlinale 2024 Red Carpet Looks
