A persistent rumour I keep hearing is that, due to Omicron concerns, the Berlin Film Festival is in the final stages of transitioning to a hybrid/in-person model for their 2022 edition.
The lineup for 72nd edition of the festival is set to be announced on January 16th. Rumoured to be part of the big show are new films by Claire Denis, Francois Ozon among other prominent directors. No word yet on whether some films will be pulled due to the virtual component.
The festival itself is set to launch on February 10th to the 20th.