The 22nd Caligari Award for a film in the Forum program today was given to Kurz davor ist es passiert (It Happened Just Before) by Anja Salomonowitz. An honorable mention went to Wolfsbergen by Nanouk Leopold.
FIPRESCI Award for "Jagdhunde"
The Award of the International Critics (FIPRESCI Award) for a film in this year's Forum was presented to Jagdhunde (Hounds) by Ann-Kristin Reyels.
Caligari Film Award Ceremony
On friday, February 16, 2007 for the 22nd time the Caligari Film Award will be presented to a film in the Forum program. This year's winning film will be announced during a reception at HomeBase Independent Lounge, afterwards the film will be shown once again in the Kino Arsenal.
World Cinema Fund Day with "Faro"
In a panel discussion at "World Cinema Fund Day" on February 14, 2007, Salif Traoré will take part. His film Faro, la reine des eaux is shown in the Forum.
"Cinema For Peace" Award for "Coca – The Dove from Chechnya"
At yesterday's "Cinema For Peace 2007" ceremony the 2005 Forum entry Coca – The Dove from Chechnya was honored with the "Cinema That Matters" award.
Forum directors at the Talent Campus
Among the experts of the Talent Campus are this year's Forum directors Guy Maddin, Amir Muhammad, Ognjen Sviličić and Frederick Wiseman. Also several Talents are represented with films in the Forum 2007.
Forum expanded at further venues
With Deirdre Logue's room installation Why Always Instead of Just Sometimes Forum expanded openes at Marshall McLuhan Salon of the Canadian Embassy a second venue. And also from today on the installation Interzone by Anne Quirynen can be seen at Hamburger Bahnhof.
Forum expanded opens with vernissage
With the vernissage of the exposition Interior Expansion this year's edition of Forum expanded opens at Büro Friedrich on February 7, 2007, 19.00h. In the following days there will be more openings at further places.
Okamoto Kihachi Film posters
On the occasion of the Okamoto Kihachi Forum Tribute posters of Okamoto's films are shown in an exhibition in the Filmhaus at Potsdamer Platz.
Meet the Forum: HomeBase Independent Lounge
Once again, the HomeBase Independent Lounge will be the meeting place for all guests and friends of independent cinema of all Berlinale sections.