The Berlin Film Festival is showcasing a diverse range of films, including Ulrike Ottinger's "The Blood Countess," starring Isabelle Huppert, and Fernando Eimbcke's "Flies," which competes for the Golden Bear. Meanwhile, American bobsledder Kaillie Humphries prepares for the Olympics, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker continues his fight against ICE, and various entertainment news stories are unfolding.
Ulrike Ottinger's "The Blood Countess" premiered at the Berlin Film Festival, with international representation by Magnify, according to Variety. The film features Isabelle Huppert, with Ottinger describing Huppert's character as "despotic." Fernando Eimbcke's "Flies" is also competing for the Golden Bear, with Eimbcke emphasizing the improvisational nature of working with children in filmmaking, stating, "Children are filmmakers by nature," as reported by Variety.
In the world of sports, Kaillie Humphries, a three-time Olympic gold medalist, is preparing for the upcoming games in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, in February. Humphries, who lives in San Diego with her husband and son, described the ideal Olympic run as "smooth" and "effortless," according to Time.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker continues to resist ICE operations, signing laws to limit their activities and creating the Illinois Accountability Commission, as reported by Vox. Pritzker has taken a strong stance against the Trump administration, suing the federal government and blocking deployments.
Additional entertainment news includes the acquisition of "All That We Never Were" by FilmSharks, as stated in Variety. The news source also highlighted a contentious Olympic curling match and updates on various film and entertainment news.
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