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Article: Berlin competish favors Yank fare.(screening of movies at Berlin International Film Festival)
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- Daily Variety
- Article date:
- January 23, 2007
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The Berlin Intl. Film Festival will kick off Feb. 8 with a strong showing of high-profile U.S. titles in its main Competition section, including the world premiere of Zack Snyder's adaptation of Frank Miller's ancient Greek tale "300."
Fest organizers added 11 films Monday to complete the Competition lineup, which is heavy on U.S. and French fare, as well as international co-productions, but low on Yeutonic titles.
The program comprises 26 films, including 19 world premieres, six international premieres and one European premiere. Four films will screen out of competition: Snyder's "300" and Richard Eyre's "Notes on a Scandal" starring Judi Dench and Cate ...