The long-time Berlinale-Director Dieter Kosslick receives the Federal cross of merit. Federal President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier will give him the award at 10. April in his Berlin headquarters, the Bellevue castle, present, informed the office of the Federal President on Thursday.

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Kosslick of the Berlin film festival had run for 18 years and in this time, an international industry event, every year, numerous film stars and renowned Directors. This year’s edition of the Berlinale in February was his last. (AFP)