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Zwei Personen schauen sich ein Kinderbuch an. Literature
Europe
Leipzig Book Fair 2026: the River Danube meets manga
54 countries, one city: Leipzig takes centre stage in the world of literature. In focus: the Danube through the ages. The Manga Comic Con is opening at the same time.
Timo Boll (r.) mit Schauspieler Timothée Chalamet (Dritter von links) und weiteren Darstellern A portrait
North America
“Marty Supreme”: Timo plays with Timothée
In the blockbuster “Marty Supreme”, ex-pro Timo Boll takes on film star Timothée Chalamet in a table tennis match. The film was nominated for nine Oscars.
Janosch im Jahr 2010 mit seinen berühmtesten Figuren Tiger und Bär. A portrait
Culture
Janosch: the man behind Tiger Duck
Bear, Tiger and Tiger Duck: for decades, Janosch’s characters have brought smiles to the faces of young and old around the world. The artist turns 95 on 11 March.
Ein Mann mit Bart und eine blondierte Frau, beide etwa 50 Jahre alt
Netflix hit
Spy thriller "Unfamiliar": Berlin as a city of secrets
The German hit series “Unfamiliar” takes the viewer on a tour through the government district, the headquarters of the intelligence service and abandoned sites - and depicts Berlin as a political stage.
Filmkomponist Max Richter Film composer Max Richter
Europe
“I think about every tiny little atom of the sounds”
Max Richter is one of most noteworthy film composers. He was honored with the Berlinale Camera, among other awards, and was nominated for an Oscar.
Louis Philippson am Klavier Game changers
Classical music influencer
The Gen Z Beethoven
Louis Philippson is a rising piano star on TikTok: with perfect pitch, millions of fans and sold-out tours. He explains in our interview how he is changing classical music.
Omer Manor Berlinale Talents
Israel
Between family and front line: Omer Manor’s films
Omer Manor took part in this year’s Berlinale Talents. What fascinates him about cinema and why he feels a special responsibility as an Israeli film-maker.
1951 fand die erste Berlinale statt. Berlinale
Facts and figures
Eventful Berlinale
Facts about the film festival in Germany and its fascinating history.
Stars und Kinofans vor dem Berlinale-Palast am Potsdamer Platz 76th Berlinale
Europe
Berlinale 2026: The bear hunt is on
With stars and visitors from around the world, Berlin is once again transformed into a film metropolis. The Berlinale stands for diversity and lively debate.
Humor und Satire haben in Deutschland eine lange Tradition. Humour
Satire meets self-mockery
Do Germans have a sense of humour? A journey from Tucholsky to TikTok
Why German humour hides surprising stories – and what a maggot has to do with it.
Spielt mit deutschen Klischees: Comedian Mario Adrion Humour
North America
“Making fun of Germany’s Nazi past always works”
Black Forest kid, model, stand-up comedian in the US: Mario Adrion talks about his not always smooth career path - and a divided America.
Eine junge Frau mit indischem Stirnschmuck und einem opulenten rosafarbenen Seidenkleid sitz auf stufen einer Hauseingangstreppe. Design
Designer Abarna Kugathasan
“Kitsch is beautiful”
Buttercream and bling-bling: the fashion label Kitschy Couture appears playful. But for founder Abarna Kugathasan it is also about attitude and identity.

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