In pics: opening ceremony of 69th Berlin International Film Festival

Berlinale director Dieter Kosslick (2nd R) announces the opening of the 69th Berlin International Film Festival during the opening ceremony in Berlin, capital of Germany, on Feb. 7, 2019. The 69th Berlin International Film Festival, also known as the Berlinale, kicked off here on Thursday and is scheduled to last until Feb. 17. (Xinhua/Shan Yuqi)