The Berlinale
The Berlin film festival started off strongly this year with a big female presence. Dame Helen Mirren was there along with Elle Faning accompanied by Javier Bardem. Paula Beer got the Silver Bear for best actress for her performance in ‘Undine’.
Iranian actress, Baran Rasoulof, was also present. She received the Golden Bear for her father, Mohammad, who was not allowed to leave Iran. He directed the film There is No Evil which delves into individual freedoms and the death penalty via the experiences of several characters from contemporary Iran.
Rasoulof s daughter said she received the prize for her father with mixed feelings:
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