Anime Berlin Film Festival 2026

“Focus on Mamoru Hosoda: Mamoru Hosoda is one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary animation. Blending emotional storytelling with imaginative worlds, his films explore themes of family, identity, and the fragile connection between the digital and the real. From the time-bending tenderness of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time to the sweeping virtual landscapes of Summer Wars and the deeply human stories of Wolf Children and Belle, Hosoda’s work captures moments of transformation—both personal and societal—with warmth, humor, and visual brilliance. This focus program invites audiences to rediscover Hosoda’s cinema on the big screen: films that move effortlessly between fantasy and reality, and that speak across generations. At their core, these stories remind us that growing up means change—but also connection, courage, and the possibility of shaping our own future. …” (Text 2026)