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. (Photos: Xinhua)

Photo taken on Feb. 7, 2019 shows a view of the opening ceremony of the 69th Berlin International Film Festival in Berlin, capital of Germany. The 69th Berlin International Film Festival, also known as the Berlinale, kicked off here on Thursday and is scheduled to last until Feb. 17.

Berlinale director Dieter Kosslick waves to the audience during the opening ceremony of the 69th Berlin International Film Festival in Berlin, capital of Germany, on Feb. 7, 2019.

Actor Bill Nighy of film "The Kindness of Strangers" takes photos with a cellphone on the red carpet of the opening ceremony of the 69th Berlin International Film Festival in Berlin, capital of Germany, on Feb. 7, 2019.

Berlinale director Dieter Kosslick (R) and member of the Berlinale 2019 Jury Trudie Styler pose for photos on the red carpet of the opening ceremony of the 69th Berlin International Film Festival in Berlin, capital of Germany, on Feb. 7, 2019.

Mayor of Berlin Michael Mueller delivers a speech during the opening ceremony of the 69th Berlin International Film Festival in Berlin, capital of Germany, on Feb. 7, 2019.