Want to catch some of the best films of the year? 'Tis the season! The esteemed Around the World in 14 Films Festival kicks off in the city of Berlin this weekend. Once again, their 2025 line-up features many of the best films of the year - curated from film festivals around the world that took place earlier in 2025. Around the World in 14 Films is celebrating its 19th year – and it remains the best film festival in Berlin, taking the crown from Berlinale as they continue to show an even better selection, with better Q&As, and a better experience at some of the coziest cinemas around town with plenty of seats for everyone. The opening night premiere on Friday, November 28th this year is Joachim Trier's Sentimental Value, which I still believe was the real winner of the Palme d'or at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival back in May (my full review). Along with bringing this film to Berlin, the festival is showing a handful of other favorites and a shining selection of other indie gems from around the world – just as their name indicates. I'm always back at this fest every December, ready to catch up with a few films I missed from 2025 festivals and rewatching others. // Continue Reading ›