Dieter Kosslick

Actor

Dieter Kosslick is a prominent German film journalist, producer, and film festival director. Most notably, he served as the director of the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) from 2001 to 2019. During his tenure, Kosslick significantly influenced the festival, introducing new sections such as Perspektive Deutsches Kino and Berlinale Shorts, and championing the inclusion of more diverse and socially relevant films. His leadership is credited with enhancing the festival’s profile and making it more accessible to a wider audience. With a background in film production and journalism, Kosslick's career has had a lasting impact on the international film festival circuit. He also played a role in supporting and promoting numerous films through his work at the Berlinale, although he is not directly associated with specific individual films or awards in the capacity of an actor or director.