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Berlinale.de is the official website of the Berlin International Film Festival, which is often referred to by the nickname Berlinale. The Berlin International Film Festival is held annually in Berlin, Germany. It is considered one of the most important film festivals in the world, alongside the Cannes Film Festival and the Venice Film Festival. The festival is organized by the Kulturveranstaltungen des Bundes in Berlin GmbH, a company owned by the German federal government and the state of Berlin. Since 2001, the festival director is Dieter Kosslick. The festival was first held in 1951 as the Berlinale, although it was originally called the Internationale Filmfestspiele Berlin. The festival was founded by the Allied forces that occupied Berlin after World War II. The first festival was held in the Titania-Palast, which was located in the French sector of Berlin. The festival was originally a showcase for films from around the world, but it quickly became a major event in the international film industry. In the 1960s, the festival became known for its focus on political and social issues, and it was often a platform for films that were critical of the East German government. In the 1970s, the festival began to focus more on art house and experimental films. In the 1980s, the festival became known for its support of new German cinema. In the 1990s, the festival began to focus more on international films, and it became one of the most important festivals for world cinema. Today, the Berlin International Film Festival is one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world. It is known for its diverse programming, which includes a wide range of films from around the world. The festival also includes a number of special programs, such as the Berlinale Talent Campus, which is a program for young filmmakers.

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