Notes from the Berlin Film Festival: Four nights at the movies

Before the Coronavirus pandemic, the 70th Berlinale opened its below-freezing point doors to the city of Berlin on February 19. The EFM, or the European Film Market, is held in this exciting city every February. This film market is slow and lacks the exuberance and parties associated with the glamorous Cannes film festival. Add to that the gloomy, sub-zero temperature, and you are glad it’s just a four-day event. In fact, most people talk about their return on day one itself!