Sean Penn's Ukraine documentary to premiere in Berlin

BERLIN (AP) 鈥� Sean Penn's film about the war in Ukraine , 鈥淪uperpower,鈥� will have its world premiere at this year's Berlin film festival , organizers said Monday.

Canadian Press Jan 23, 2023 11:07 AM

20230123110140-63ceb89690b3641aa39d0953jpeg — Carlo Chatrian, artistic director of the International Berlin Film Festival, briefs the media during a news conference in Berlin, Germany, Monday, Jan. 23, 2023. The 73. Berlin Film Festival Berlinale take place in the German capital from Feb. 16, until Feb. 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

BERLIN (AP) 鈥� Sean Penn's film about the , 鈥淪uperpower,鈥� will have its world premiere at this year's , organizers said Monday.

The documentary will run outside the main competition, which features 18 movies this year including John Trengove's 鈥淢anodrome鈥� with Jesse Eisenberg and Adrien Brody.

Organizers said the Berlinale will pay special tribute this year to Ukraine and the protests in Iran.

The annual event takes place from Feb. 16-26.

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This story has been updated to correct the spelling of director John Trengove鈥檚 last name.

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