What’s the one factor the brand new Berlinale director or the brand new EFM director ought to change?
Blue sky, no wind, rain or snow. If that’s not a risk, then activate the new water faucet within the GB [Gropius Bau, where the market is held] restrooms.
What’s the one factor they need to positively maintain as it’s?
Market and pageant collectively specializing in onsite and with on-line solely as a small add-on.
What’s your favourite, only-in-Berlin second from festivals/markets previous?
Having been in Berlin for (too) a few years, it’s in all probability the sensation of coming residence, being acknowledged and greeted on the lodge, sure eating places and many others.
What’s your favourite celeb or trade encounter in Berlin?
Properly, there are various, however most just lately, Teo Yoo (Previous Lives), got here to our TrustNordisk get together. Such a nice and heat man. We had a very nice and simple speak that got here so naturally and that impressed me.
What’s one thing each customer to Berlin ought to see?
For guests, typically, there’s after all a lot of historical past in Berlin together with the Exhibition and stays of The Wall subsequent to the GB and the record of fascinating museums is longer than lengthy.
Aside from that to walk round in arts districts like Hackische Höfe…
For trade folks to go to Berlin throughout Spring/Summer season/Autumn and stroll round and expertise the locations you do throughout the Competition.. it’s a completely totally different expertise.
Technique for staying heat in chilly Berlin?
Principally, nothing particular because the climate is somewhat much like Copenhagen. But when chilly throughout the day A Gammel Dansk will for positive provide the inside heat.
Technique for avoiding the dreaded “pageant flu”?
One Gammel Dansk a day retains the ‘pageant flu’ away.
Favourite Berlin restaurant or bar?
I ought to in all probability say a wholesome vegan restaurant. However sorry, I’ve to say Bistro Royal which can be one of many locations, the place I do really feel at residence – love seeing the folks working there yr after yr.
Place to keep away from throughout the pageant/market?
KitKat — when you get in, it’s arduous to get out … or is it the other?
Prime piece of recommendation for Berlinale newbies?
Follow a number of German sentences to get alongside.
Vielen dank
Ich habe Starvation
Zwei Bier bitte
