Tue 17 Feb, 14h Delphi Kino
We dare predict that this meeting between two legends of Black cinema will go down in the festival's illustrious history: Haile Gerima‘s and Charles Burnett’s encounter at the Delphi Filmpalast will undoubtedly be a historic moment for the Berlinale Forum. It will take place on the occasion of the world premiere of Gerima's monumental documentary BLACK LIONS – ROMAN WOLVES (2026), completed after thirty years of work, and the world premiere of the digitally restored 4K version of Charles Burnett's second film MY BROTHER'S WEDDING (1983-2007), which was screened in analog format at the Forum 2008.
Both filmmakers are returning to Berlinale after many years: Gerima (born in 1946 in Gondar, Ethiopia) was invited to the Forum twice with HARVEST 3000 (1976) and ASHES AND EMBERS (1983) and to the competition with SANKOFA (1993); Burnett (born in 1944 in Mississippi, USA) showed his debut film KILLER OF SHEEP in 1981 and 2007. In this conversation, moderated by head of Forum, Barbara Wurm, Haile Gerima and Charles Burnett will talk about their time as part of the L.A. Rebellion, about New Black Cinema, Hollywood and filmmaking in the face of racism, fascism, and colonialism now and then.
Haile Gerima, born in 1946 in Gondar, Ethiopia (Harvest 3000, Forum 1976; Ashes and Embers, Forum 1983; Sankofa, Berlinale Competition 1993), returns to the Forum with his new film Black Lions – Roman Wolves (2026).
Charles Burnett, born in 1944 in Mississippi, USA (Killer of Sheep, Forum 1981 & 2007; My Brother’s Wedding, Forum 2008) presents the restored version of My Brother’s Wedding (1983-2007) in the Forum Special.
Hosted by Barbara Wurm (Head of Forum)
Free entry
