16th Berlin International Film Festival
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The 16th annual Berlin International Film Festival
was held from June 24 to July 5, 1966.
Berlin International Film Festival
The Berlin International Film Festival , also called the Berlinale, is one of the world's leading film festivals and most reputable media events. It is held in Berlin, Germany. Founded in West Berlin in 1951, the festival has been celebrated annually in February since 1978...
was held from June 24 to July 5, 1966.
Jury
- Pierre BraunbergerPierre BraunbergerPierre Braunberger was a French producer, executive producer, and actor.- Biography :Born into a family of doctors, Braunberger at the age of seven was already determined not have the same life as his father, and not to take up medicine as a career...
(Head of Jury) - Franz SeitzFranz Seitz, Sr.Franz Seitz, Sr. was a German film director and screenwriter. He directed 59 films between 1920 and 1951. He was a member of the jury at the 16th Berlin International Film Festival. His son, Franz Seitz, Jr. was a film producer.-External links:...
- Emilio Villalba WelshEmilio Villalba WelshEmilio Villalba Welsh was a prolific Argentine screenwriter.Welsh wrote the scripts for almost 50 films between 1943 and 1987 including the script for the 1954 Román Viñoly Barretofilm El Abuelo which starred actors such as Enrique Muino and Mecha Ortiz.Welsh appeared as a member of the jury at...
- Khwaja Ahmad AbbasKhwaja Ahmad AbbasKhwaja Ahmad Abbas , popularly known as K. A. Abbas, was an Indian film director, novelist, screenwriter, and a journalist in the Urdu, Hindi and English languages...
- Pier Paolo PasoliniPier Paolo PasoliniPier Paolo Pasolini was an Italian film director, poet, writer, and intellectual. Pasolini distinguished himself as a poet, journalist, philosopher, linguist, novelist, playwright, filmmaker, newspaper and magazine columnist, actor, painter and political figure...
- Lars ForssellLars ForssellLars Hans Carl Abraham Forssell was a Swedish writer and member of the Swedish Academy. Forssell was a versatile writer who worked within many genres, including poetry, drama and songwriting. He was married from 1951 until his death to Kerstin Hane, and was the father of Jonas and Malte...
- Hollis AlpertHollis AlpertHollis Alpert was an American film critic and author. Alpert was best known as the cofounder of the National Society of Film Critics, which he started in his New York City apartment.-Early life:...
- Helmuth de Haas
- Kurt Heinz
Films in competition
- Cul-de-sac by Roman PolanskiRoman PolanskiRoman Polanski is a French-Polish film director, producer, writer and actor. Having made films in Poland, Britain, France and the USA, he is considered one of the few "truly international filmmakers."...
- Der WeibsteufelDer Weibsteufel (1966 film)Der Weibsteufel is a 1966 Austrian drama film directed by Georg Tressler. It was entered into the 16th Berlin International Film Festival.-Cast:* Maria Emo* Sieghardt Rupp* Hugo Gottschlich* Vera Complojer - * Richard Tomaselli...
by Georg Tressler - Georgy GirlGeorgy GirlGeorgy Girl is a 1966 British film based on a novel by Margaret Forster. The film was directed by Silvio Narizzano and starred Lynn Redgrave as Georgy, Alan Bates, James Mason, Charlotte Rampling and Bill Owen....
by Silvio NarizzanoSilvio NarizzanoSilvio Narizzano was a Canadian film director, educated at Bishop's University, Quebec.His best received film was Georgy Girl , which was entered into the 16th Berlin International Film Festival... - JaktenThe Chasers (1965 film)The Chasers is a 1965 Swedish drama film directed by Yngve Gamlin. It was entered into the 16th Berlin International Film Festival where it won the Silver Bear Extraordinary Jury Prize.-Cast:* Halvar Björk - Kalle Olofsson* Leif Hedberg - Olle Stensson...
by Yngve GamlinYngve GamlinYngve Gamlin was a Swedish actor and film director. His 1965 film The Chasers was entered into the 16th Berlin International Film Festival where it won the Silver Bear Extraordinary Jury Prize.-Selected filmography:... - La cazaLa cazaLa Caza is a 1966 Spanish film directed by Carlos Saura. The film is a psychological thriller about three veterans of the Spanish Civil War who meet to go rabbit hunting. It was Saura's first international success, winning the Silver Bear for Best Director at the 16th Berlin International Film...
by Carlos SauraCarlos SauraCarlos Saura Atarés is a Spanish film director and photographer.-Early life:Born into a family of artists , he developed his artistic sense in childhood as a photography enthusiast.He obtained his directing diploma in Madrid in 1957 at the Institute of Cinema Research and Studies... - Le stagioni del nostro amoreSeasons of Our LoveSeasons of Our Love is a 1966 Italian drama film directed by Florestano Vancini. It was entered into the 16th Berlin International Film Festival.-Cast:*Enrico Maria Salerno ... Vittorio Borghi*Anouk Aimée ... Francesca*Jacqueline Sassard ... Elena...
by Florestano VanciniFlorestano VanciniFlorestano Vancini was an award-winning Italian film director and screenwriter.He directed over 20 movies since 1960... - Les coeurs vertsNaked HeartsNaked Hearts is a 1966 French drama film directed by Édouard Luntz. It was entered into the 16th Berlin International Film Festival.-Cast:* Gérard Zimmermann - Zim* Marise Maire - Jacqueline* Eric Penet - Jean-Pierre* Françoise Bonneau - Patricia...
by Édouard LuntzÉdouard LuntzÉdouard Luntz was a French film director. He directed nine films between 1959 and 1973. His 1966 film Les coeurs verts was entered into the 16th Berlin International Film Festival and his 1970 film Le dernier saut was entered into the 1970 Cannes Film Festival.-Filmography:* ...Enfants des... - Lord Love a DuckLord Love a DuckLord Love a Duck is a 1966 black comedy starring Roddy McDowall and Tuesday Weld. The film was a satire of popular culture at the time, its targets ranging from progressive education to Beach Party films...
by George AxelrodGeorge AxelrodGeorge Axelrod was an American screenwriter, producer, playwright and film director, best known for his play, The Seven Year Itch , which was adapted into a movie of the same name starring Marilyn Monroe... - Masculin, fémininMasculin, fémininMasculin, féminin is a 1966 black-and-white French film directed by Jean-Luc Godard.The film stars French New Wave icon Jean-Pierre Léaud as Paul, a romantic young idealist and literary lion-wannabe who chases budding pop star, Madeleine...
by Jean-Luc GodardJean-Luc GodardJean-Luc Godard is a French-Swiss film director, screenwriter and film critic. He is often identified with the 1960s French film movement, French Nouvelle Vague, or "New Wave".... - Nayak by Satyajit RaySatyajit RaySatyajit Ray was an Indian Bengali filmmaker. He is regarded as one of the greatest auteurs of 20th century cinema. Ray was born in the city of Kolkata into a Bengali family prominent in the world of arts and literature...
- O fovos by Kostas ManoussakisKostas ManoussakisKostas Manoussakis was a Greek film director and screenwriter. His 1964 film Treason was entered into the 1965 Cannes Film Festival and his 1966 film The Fear was entered into the 16th Berlin International Film Festival.-Selected filmography:* Treason * The Fear -External links:...
- O Padre e a MoçaThe Priest and the GirlThe Priest and the Girl is a 1966 Brazilian drama film directed by Joaquim Pedro de Andrade. It was entered into the 16th Berlin International Film Festival.-Cast:* Helena Ignez - Mariana* Paulo José - Priest* Mário Lago - Fortunato...
by Joaquim Pedro de AndradeJoaquim Pedro de AndradeJoaquim Pedro de Andrade was a Brazilian film director and screenwriter. He was a member of the Cinema Novo movement in Brazil. Andrade is best known for his 1969 film Macunaíma, based loosely on the novel of the same title by Mário de Andrade... - Schonzeit für FüchseNo Shooting Time for FoxesNo Shooting Time for Foxes is a 1966 German drama film directed by Peter Schamoni. It was entered into the 16th Berlin International Film Festival where it won the Silver Bear Extraordinary Jury Prize.-Cast:* Helmut Förnbacher - A Young Man...
by Peter SchamoniPeter SchamoniPeter Schamoni was a German film director, producer and screenwriter. He directed 35 films between 1957 and 2011. His 1966 film No Shooting Time for Foxes was entered into the 16th Berlin International Film Festival, where it won the Silver Bear Extraordinary Jury Prize... - The GroupThe Group (film)The Group is a 1966 ensemble film directed by Sidney Lumet based on the novel of the same name by Mary McCarthy about a group of female graduates from a Connecticut College-like college during the early 1930s....
by Sidney LumetSidney LumetSidney Lumet was an American director, producer and screenwriter with over 50 films to his credit. He was nominated for the Academy Award as Best Director for 12 Angry Men , Dog Day Afternoon , Network and The Verdict... - Una questione d'onoreA Question of HonourA Question of Honour is a 1965 Italian - comedy-drama film directed by Luigi Zampa. It was co-producted with France. The film was entered into the 16th Berlin International Film Festival.-Cast:* Ugo Tognazzi - Efisio Mulas...
by Luigi ZampaLuigi ZampaLuigi Zampa was an Italian film-maker.- Biography :Son of a worker, Zampa studied film making from 1932 to 1937 at the Italian film school Centro sperimentale di cinematografia in Rome....
Awards
- Golden BearGolden BearAccording to legend, the Golden Bear was a large golden Ursus arctos. Members of the Ursus arctos species can reach masses of . The Grizzly Bear and the Kodiak Bear are North American subspecies of the Brown Bear....
: Cul-de-sac by Roman PolanskiRoman PolanskiRoman Polanski is a French-Polish film director, producer, writer and actor. Having made films in Poland, Britain, France and the USA, he is considered one of the few "truly international filmmakers."... - Silver Bear for Best DirectorSilver Bear for Best DirectorThe Silver Bear for Best Director is the Berlin International Film Festival's award for best achievement in direction.-Awards:-Repeated winners:*Mario Monicelli *Satyajit Ray *Carlos Saura -External links:*...
: Carlos SauraCarlos SauraCarlos Saura Atarés is a Spanish film director and photographer.-Early life:Born into a family of artists , he developed his artistic sense in childhood as a photography enthusiast.He obtained his directing diploma in Madrid in 1957 at the Institute of Cinema Research and Studies...
for La cazaLa cazaLa Caza is a 1966 Spanish film directed by Carlos Saura. The film is a psychological thriller about three veterans of the Spanish Civil War who meet to go rabbit hunting. It was Saura's first international success, winning the Silver Bear for Best Director at the 16th Berlin International Film... - Silver Bear for Best ActressSilver Bear for Best ActressThe Silver Bear for Best Actress is the Berlin International Film Festival's award for achievement in performance by an actress.-Awards:- External links :*...
: Lola AlbrightLola AlbrightLola Jean Albright is an American singer and actress.Albright worked as a model before moving to Hollywood. She began her motion picture career with a bit part in the 1948 film The Pirate, and followed it with an important role in the acclaimed 1949 hit Champion...
for Lord Love a DuckLord Love a DuckLord Love a Duck is a 1966 black comedy starring Roddy McDowall and Tuesday Weld. The film was a satire of popular culture at the time, its targets ranging from progressive education to Beach Party films... - Silver Bear for Best ActorSilver Bear for Best ActorThe Silver Bear for Best Actor is the Berlin International Film Festival's award for achievement in performance by an actor.- Awards :- External links :*...
: Jean-Pierre LéaudJean-Pierre Léaud-Early years:Born in Paris, Léaud made his major debut as an actor at the age of 14 as Antoine Doinel, a semi-autobiographical character based on the life events of French film director François Truffaut, in The 400 Blows....
for Masculin, fémininMasculin, fémininMasculin, féminin is a 1966 black-and-white French film directed by Jean-Luc Godard.The film stars French New Wave icon Jean-Pierre Léaud as Paul, a romantic young idealist and literary lion-wannabe who chases budding pop star, Madeleine... - Silver Bear Extraordinary Jury PrizeJury Grand PrixThe Jury Grand Prix is a Silver Bear award given by the jury at the Berlin International Film Festival to one of the feature films in competition...
:- JaktenThe Chasers (1965 film)The Chasers is a 1965 Swedish drama film directed by Yngve Gamlin. It was entered into the 16th Berlin International Film Festival where it won the Silver Bear Extraordinary Jury Prize.-Cast:* Halvar Björk - Kalle Olofsson* Leif Hedberg - Olle Stensson...
by Yngve GamlinYngve GamlinYngve Gamlin was a Swedish actor and film director. His 1965 film The Chasers was entered into the 16th Berlin International Film Festival where it won the Silver Bear Extraordinary Jury Prize.-Selected filmography:... - Schonzeit für FüchseNo Shooting Time for FoxesNo Shooting Time for Foxes is a 1966 German drama film directed by Peter Schamoni. It was entered into the 16th Berlin International Film Festival where it won the Silver Bear Extraordinary Jury Prize.-Cast:* Helmut Förnbacher - A Young Man...
by Peter SchamoniPeter SchamoniPeter Schamoni was a German film director, producer and screenwriter. He directed 35 films between 1957 and 2011. His 1966 film No Shooting Time for Foxes was entered into the 16th Berlin International Film Festival, where it won the Silver Bear Extraordinary Jury Prize...
- Jakten
- Special Recognition: Nayak by Satyajit RaySatyajit RaySatyajit Ray was an Indian Bengali filmmaker. He is regarded as one of the greatest auteurs of 20th century cinema. Ray was born in the city of Kolkata into a Bengali family prominent in the world of arts and literature...
External links
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