In this episode, host Edward Frumkin (he/him) and contributor Sean Naughton (he/him) dissect the line-ups and anticipated films at 2022 Berlinale. Then, Edward reviews Children of Men, Matt Schacht’s recommendation. Finally, in today’s concluding thought, Edward recounts his True/False trip.

Time Codes:

0:55 - Episode Intro and Claire Denis

4:55 - Announcing the 2022 Berlinale Generation and Shorts recipients

9:10 - Dissecting 2022 Berlinale Shorts Kicking the Clouds and Starfuckers

13:35 - Berlinale Documentary, Encounters and other Major Winners

16:50 - Edward’s review of Children of Men

22:12 - Dissecting 2022 Berlinale Competition Lineup

24:34 - The future of 2022 Berlinale selected films

28:45 - Analyzing how International films become star vehicles

34:14 - Concluding Thought: Edward’s highlights at 2022 True/False and his return to Columbia.

Show Notes:

2022 Berlinale Winners

2022 Belrinale Generation Lineup

2022 Berlinale Forum Lineup

2022 Berlinale Encounters Lineup

2022 Berlinale Shorts Lineup

2022 Berlinale Competition Lineup

2022 Berlinale Special Lineup