The second half of the Berlinale Shorts goes deep on the emotions, with stunning love story Close to September easily the standout movie.
Berlinale Shorts 2025 Part Two: Humanity And the Lack Thereof

Exploring the Outer Edge of Film
The second half of the Berlinale Shorts goes deep on the emotions, with stunning love story Close to September easily the standout movie.
In Retrospect explores the double-standards of Germany’s immigration policies: inviting people to come then demonising them for coming.
The 20 films at the Berlinale Shorts affirm the festival as the most politically and socially conscious of the Big Five. We spotlight some to put on your radar.