In Pictures: The 66th Berlin International Film Festival
Hail, Caesar!, the Coen brothers' latest comedy, opened the celebrated film festival on Wednesday evening (Feb 11) and the stars were out in full force. Amal Clooney almost stole the show from her husband in a vintage Yves Saint Laurent dress. Actress Meryl Streep, president of the international jury this year, caused a minor ruckus when she responded to a question about the lack of diversity on the all-white panel with the comment: "We're all Africans, really." And you know it's hip to be seen at the Berlinale when even Chinese artist-cum-dissident Ai Wei Wei is spotted slumming it at an afterparty for opening night.
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People walking past the logo of the upcoming Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin, Germany, on Feb 9, 2016.
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George Clooney and his wife Amal arrive on the red carpet for the screening of the movie Hail, Caesar!, during the opening gala of the 66th Berlinale International Film Festival, in Berlin, Germany on Feb 11, 2016.
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Chinese artist Ai Weiwei takes a selfie with US ambassador to Germany, John B. Emerson (right) and his wife Kimberly at the Opening Ceremony of the 66th annual Berlin International Film Festival on Feb 11, 2016.
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British actress Tilda Swinton arriving for the Opening Ceremony of the 66th annual Berlin International Film Festival and the premiere of Hail, Caesar!, in Berlin, Germany on Feb 11, 2016.
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Channing Tatum arrives for the Opening Ceremony of the 66th annual Berlin International Film Festival and the premiere of Hail, Caesar!, in Berlin, Germany on Feb 11, 2016.
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Tilda Swinton (left) and George Clooney pose during the photocall for Hail, Caesar! at the 66th annual Berlin International Film Festival, in Berlin, Germany on Feb 11, 2016.
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Actor Josh Brolin signing autographs on arrival for a photocall to promote the movie Hail, Caesar! at the 66th Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin, Germany on Feb 11, 2016.
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Actress and President of the international jury Meryl Streep, arriving on the red carpet for the screening of the movie Hail, Caesar! on Feb 11, 2016.
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