The article reviews the first weekend of the Berlinale film festival, noting that while exquisite packaging is important in cinema, Sandra Hüller stands out as deserving of the best actor award for her role. The ambiance is set with red lights and white string lights that adorn the streets leading to the festival palace, evoking a festive atmosphere reminiscent of the pre-Christmas season, even though it is late February. Although the festival elicits numerous hopes, it often fulfills only a few of them.