Berlin fest lineup announced

January 23, 2007 French and Asian cinema are back with a vengeance at this year's Berlin International Film Festival, with four French and four Asian films selected for the festival's official competition lineup. Francois Ozon's "Angel," about the rise and fall of a young author in early 20th century England, will close the 57th Berlinale, providing a suitable bookend to an event that kicks off Feb. 8 with the world premiere of "La vie en Rose," from another French director, Olivier Dahan. Andre Techine's "The Witness" and Jacques Rivette's "Don't Touch The Axe" -- also will have their world premieres in Berlin.

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