Berlinale glamour & political drama: premiere trailer for Andreas Dresen

Silver Bear & Red Carpet: Film Team Coverage at the 72nd Berlinale

When the international film world turns its gaze to the Red Carpet in Berlin, Basiliscus Film is right in the middle of it. Commissioned by the renowned production company Pandora Film, our cameraman accompanied director Andreas Dresen and his team at the world premiere of »Rabiye Kurnaz vs. George W. Bush« at the 72nd Berlinale. Our brief: to capture the unique energy of this historic day in a dynamic trailer.

Up Close: From Team Lunch to the Red Carpet

A first-rate premiere trailer lives and dies by its authentic moments. Rather than rigid interviews, we opted for a vivid event documentary that shows the team in all its facets:

• Behind the scenes: We captured the relaxed atmosphere over a shared lunch and the focused energy of the press conference.
• Pure emotion: Lead actress Meltem Kaptan radiated infectious enthusiasm – her passion for the story of the Bremen mother who took her fight all the way to the Supreme Court in Washington became the thread running through our footage.
• The flashbulb moment: We accompanied the crew along the Red Carpet and captured the electric anticipation ahead of the world premiere.

The Art of Condensing: Post-Production With a Delicate Touch

In post-production, the challenge was to reconcile the lightness of the team with the gravity of the subject – the fight against Guantanamo and George W. Bush. The result is a trailer that does not merely document an event, but celebrates the significance of the film itself. The project's success proved the approach right: the film went on to win two Silver Bears for Best Leading Performance and Best Screenplay.

Our standard: we don't just capture images – we convey the feeling of a historic Berlinale moment.

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Our expertise on this project:

• VIP accompaniment: Professional and discreet conduct in the company of global stars and celebrated directors.
• Event documentation: Camera work that creates a genuine sense of being right in the thick of it.
• Fast post-production: Trailer finalised for immediate use during the festival itself.
• Industry know-how: Close collaboration with distributors (Pandora Film) and festival organisations.