Zu den Gästen zählten die Großen aus dem Filmbusiness, mit dabei waren u. a. Maria Furtwängler, Iris Berben, Jannik Schümann, Natalia Wörner, Alexander Fehling, Anna Ermakova
Potsdam, 16. Februar 2024. Gelungener Auftakt der 74. Internationalen Filmfestspiele in Berlin: Nach der offiziellen Eröffnungsgala der Berlinale feierten am 15. Februar rund 400 hochkarätige Gäste bei der exklusiven BERLIN OPENING NIGHT von RTL Deutschland, der UFA und GALA im Berliner Luxus Boutique Hotel „SO/ Berlin Das Stue“ bis in die frühen Morgenstunden. Die BERLIN OPENING NIGHT fand bereits zum neunten Mal statt und gilt als einer der Treffpunkte für die Stars der deutschen Schauspielszene und Medienschaffenden im Rahmen des zehntägigen Filmfestspielprogramms.
Stephan Schmitter (CEO RTL Germany), Iris Berben, Heiko Kiesow und Sascha Schwingel (CEO UFA), Photos by Franziska Krug/Getty Images für GALA
Zu den prominenten Gästen gehörten unter anderen, Malik Bauer, Christian Berkel, Yvonne Catterfeld, Amira Pocher, Verona Pooth, Andrea Sawatzki, Jessica Schwarz, Luise Befort, Florence Kasumba, Ken Duken, Laura Wontorra, Diana zur Löwen, Anja Kling, Wayne Carpendale, Wolke Hegenbarth, Ursula Karven, Hardy Krüger Jr., Valentina Pahde, Ursula Karven, Nikeata Thompson, Jonas Nay, Melanie Marschke, Marco Girnth, Rosalie Thomass, Laurence Rupp, Chryssanthi Kavazi, Sönke Möhring, Ulrike Frank, Alexandra Neldel, Tom Wlaschiha, Stefanie Stappenbeck, Sonja Kirchberger, Hannes Jaenicke.
Berlin Opening Night 2024 (Photo by Franziska Krug/Getty Images for GALA)
Sascha Schwingel, CEO der UFA: „Was für ein großartiger und energiegeladener Abend zur Eröffnung der Berlinale mit einer unglaublichen Vielfalt an Talenten, deren Gastgeber wir, zusammen mit RTL und GALA, sein durften. Ich freue mich auf neue, spannende UFA-Projekte, die wir gemeinsam in diesem kreativen Netzwerk entwickeln werden.“
Stephan Schmitter, CEO von RTL Deutschland: „Die BERLIN OPENING NIGHT und die Berlinale sind für die Film- und Medienbranche ein ‚Pflichttermin‘ im Kalender. Wir sind stolz, dass so viele einzigartige Talente und Kreative täglich am Erfolg und der Strahlkraft von RTL Deutschland mitarbeiten. Wir freuen uns sehr, dass gemeinsam mit allen im Rahmen der großen Opening Night gebührend zu feiern.“
Doris Brückner, GALA-Chefredakteurin: „Die BERLIN OPENING NIGHT ist seit Jahren das wichtigste Event zur Berlinale. Bei uns hat sich wieder das Who-is-Who der Film- und Medienbranche versammelt. Es war ein Fest voller inspirierender Gespräche, viel Spaß und kreativem Austausch. Danke an alle Kollegen und Gäste, die diesen Abend so besonders gemacht haben.“
Als Partner unterstützten Max Factor, glo, Vuse, Seidensticker und Pommery die Veranstaltung.
Sascha Schwingel (CEO UFA), Doris Brückner (Editor-in-chief GALA), Nico Hofmann (Chairman UFA) und Stephan Schmitter (CEO RTL Germany), Copyright Fotos: Franziska Krug/Getty Images für GALA
Über UFA
Die UFA ist eines der führenden Produktionsunternehmen für Serien und Filme, Shows und Dokumentationen im deutschsprachigen Raum. Neue und langlaufende Programme der UFA erreichen wöchentlich im Durchschnitt über 30 Millionen Menschen und sind aktuell bei nahezu allen TV-Sendern und Streamingangeboten verfügbar. Das Kreativhaus bündelt die Bandbreite seiner Genres in den Units UFA Fiction und UFA Serial Drama, UFA Show & Factual sowie UFA Documentary unter einem Dach. UFA gehört zum internationalen Produktionsunternehmen Fremantle, dem globalen Produktionsarm der RTL Group. Die traditionsreiche UFA wurde 1917 gegründet und ist heute an fünf Standorten in Deutschland präsent. Hauptsitz ist Potsdam-Babelsberg.
Copyright Fotos: © Franziska Krug/Getty Images für GALA
BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 15: Heiko Kiesow and Iris Berben attends the Berlin Opening Night 2024 on the occasion of the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Das Stue on February 15, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Franziska Krug/Getty Images for GALA)
BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 15: Valentina Pahde attends the Berlin Opening Night 2024 on the occasion of the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Das Stue on February 15, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Franziska Krug/Getty Images for GALA)
BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 15: Verona Pooth attends the Berlin Opening Night 2024 on the occasion of the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Das Stue on February 15, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Franziska Krug/Getty Images for GALA)
BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 15: Ursula Karven attends the Berlin Opening Night 2024 on the occasion of the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Das Stue on February 15, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Franziska Krug/Getty Images for GALA)
BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 15: Anna Ermakova attends the Berlin Opening Night 2024 on the occasion of the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Das Stue on February 15, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Franziska Krug/Getty Images for GALA)
BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 15: Amira Pocher attends the Berlin Opening Night 2024 on the occasion of the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Das Stue on February 15, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Franziska Krug/Getty Images for GALA)
BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 15: Ken Duken and Marisa Leonie Bach attend the Berlin Opening Night 2024 on the occasion of the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Das Stue on February 15, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Franziska Krug/Getty Images for GALA)
BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 15: Tom Beck and Chryssanthi Kavazi attend the Berlin Opening Night 2024 on the occasion of the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Das Stue on February 15, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Franziska Krug/Getty Images for GALA)
BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 15: Yvonne Catterfeld and Mina Tander attend the Berlin Opening Night 2024 on the occasion of the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Das Stue on February 15, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Franziska Krug/Getty Images for GALA)
BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 15: Thomas Heinze attends the Berlin Opening Night 2024 on the occasion of the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Das Stue on February 15, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Franziska Krug/Getty Images for GALA)
BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 15: Dieter Hallervorden and Christiane Hallervorden attend the Berlin Opening Night 2024 on the occasion of the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Das Stue on February 15, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Franziska Krug/Getty Images for GALA)
BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 15: August Wittgenstein and Mia Wittgenstein attend the Berlin Opening Night 2024 on the occasion of the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Das Stue on February 15, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Franziska Krug/Getty Images for GALA)
Stephan Schmitter (CEO RTL Germany), Iris Berben, Heiko Kiesow und Sascha Schwingel (CEO UFA), Photos by Franziska Krug/Getty Images für GALA
BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 15: Jessica Schwarz attends the Berlin Opening Night 2024 on the occasion of the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Das Stue on February 15, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Franziska Krug/Getty Images for GALA)
BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 15: Wayne Carpendale attends the Berlin Opening Night 2024 on the occasion of the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Das Stue on February 15, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Franziska Krug/Getty Images for GALA)
BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 15: Alice Krüger and Hardy Krüger Jr. attend the Berlin Opening Night 2024 on the occasion of the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Das Stue on February 15, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Franziska Krug/Getty Images for GALA)
BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 15: Doris Brückner (Editor-in-chief GALA) attends the Berlin Opening Night 2024 on the occasion of the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Das Stue on February 15, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Franziska Krug/Getty Images for GALA)
BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 15: Sonja Kirchberger attends the Berlin Opening Night 2024 on the occasion of the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Das Stue on February 15, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Franziska Krug/Getty Images for GALA)
BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 15: A general view at the Berlin Opening Night 2024 on the occasion of the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Das Stue on February 15, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Franziska Krug/Getty Images for GALA)
BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 15: Nikeata Thompson attends the Berlin Opening Night 2024 on the occasion of the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Das Stue on February 15, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Franziska Krug/Getty Images for GALA)
BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 15: Alice Dwyer and Sabin Tambrea attend the Berlin Opening Night 2024 on the occasion of the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Das Stue on February 15, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Franziska Krug/Getty Images for GALA)
BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 15: Stephanie Stumph attends the Berlin Opening Night 2024 on the occasion of the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Das Stue on February 15, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Franziska Krug/Getty Images for GALA)
BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 15: Christiane Knaup and Herbert Knaup attend the Berlin Opening Night 2024 on the occasion of the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Das Stue on February 15, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Franziska Krug/Getty Images for GALA)
BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 15: Alexander Fehling and Antje Traue attend the Berlin Opening Night 2024 on the occasion of the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Das Stue on February 15, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Franziska Krug/Getty Images for GALA)
BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 15: Sıla Şahin and Isabell Horn attend the Berlin Opening Night 2024 on the occasion of the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Das Stue on February 15, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Franziska Krug/Getty Images for GALA)
BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 15: Alexandra Neldel attends the Berlin Opening Night 2024 on the occasion of the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Das Stue on February 15, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Franziska Krug/Getty Images for GALA)
BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 15: Nazan Eckes attends the Berlin Opening Night 2024 on the occasion of the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Das Stue on February 15, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Franziska Krug/Getty Images for GALA)
BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 15: Maria Furtwängler attends the Berlin Opening Night 2024 on the occasion of the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Das Stue on February 15, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Franziska Krug/Getty Images for GALA)
BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 15: Sönke Möhring attends the Berlin Opening Night 2024 on the occasion of the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Das Stue on February 15, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Franziska Krug/Getty Images for GALA)
BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 15: Wolke Hegenbarth attends the Berlin Opening Night 2024 on the occasion of the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Das Stue on February 15, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Franziska Krug/Getty Images for GALA)
BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 15: Laura Wontorra attends the Berlin Opening Night 2024 on the occasion of the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Das Stue on February 15, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Franziska Krug/Getty Images for GALA)
BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 15: Natalia Wörner attends the Berlin Opening Night 2024 on the occasion of the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Das Stue on February 15, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Franziska Krug/Getty Images for GALA)
BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 15: Christian Berkel and Andrea Sawatzki attend the Berlin Opening Night 2024 on the occasion of the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Das Stue on February 15, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Franziska Krug/Getty Images for GALA)
BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 15: Hannes Jaenicke attends the Berlin Opening Night 2024 on the occasion of the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Das Stue on February 15, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Franziska Krug/Getty Images for GALA)
BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 15: Florence Kasumba attends the Berlin Opening Night 2024 on the occasion of the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Das Stue on February 15, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Franziska Krug/Getty Images for GALA)
BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 15: Verona Pooth attends the Berlin Opening Night 2024 on the occasion of the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Das Stue on February 15, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Franziska Krug/Getty Images for GALA)
Sascha Schwingel (CEO UFA), Doris Brückner (Editor-in-chief GALA), Nico Hofmann (Chairman UFA) und Stephan Schmitter (CEO RTL Germany), Copyright Fotos: Franziska Krug/Getty Images für GALA
BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 15: Julian Daynov attends the Berlin Opening Night 2024 on the occasion of the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Das Stue on February 15, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Franziska Krug/Getty Images for GALA)
BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 15: Hannes Jaenicke and Doris Brückner (Editor-in-chief GALA) attend the Berlin Opening Night 2024 on the occasion of the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Das Stue on February 15, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Franziska Krug/Getty Images for GALA)
BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 15: Christiane Zander and Dieter Hallervorden attend the Berlin Opening Night 2024 on the occasion of the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Das Stue on February 15, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Franziska Krug/Getty Images for GALA)
BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 15: Diana zur Löwen attends the Berlin Opening Night 2024 on the occasion of the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Das Stue on February 15, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Franziska Krug/Getty Images for GALA)
BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 15: Stephan Schmitter (CEO RTL Germany), Doris Brückner (Editor-in-chief GALA) and Sascha Schwingel (CEO UFA) attend the Berlin Opening Night 2024 on the occasion of the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Das Stue on February 15, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Franziska Krug/Getty Images for GALA)
BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 15: Max Befort and Luise Befort attend the Berlin Opening Night 2024 on the occasion of the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Das Stue on February 15, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Franziska Krug/Getty Images for GALA)
BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 15: Jonas Nay attends the Berlin Opening Night 2024 on the occasion of the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Das Stue on February 15, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Franziska Krug/Getty Images for GALA)
BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 15: Minh-Khai Phan-Thi attends the Berlin Opening Night 2024 on the occasion of the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Das Stue on February 15, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Franziska Krug/Getty Images for GALA)
BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 15: Annika Lau attends the Berlin Opening Night 2024 on the occasion of the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Das Stue on February 15, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Franziska Krug/Getty Images for GALA)
BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 15: Oliver Haas and Anja Kling attend the Berlin Opening Night 2024 on the occasion of the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Das Stue on February 15, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Franziska Krug/Getty Images for GALA)