Fear, lust and paranoia at the Berlin Film Festival

Berlin 's film festival is the least glitzy of the big three ’ where Venice and Cannes sparkle in Mediterranean sunshine.

The Berlinale exists in another cultural climate, presenting films more cerebral than sensuous.

It presents films more critically reflective about cinema and society, and therefore, unfailingly, more controversial.

Based on Richard Flanagan ’s Booker-winning novel, this is a Second World War epic.

Director Justin Kurzel knew what an asset he had in Elordi , who pulsates through two love-making scenes in the first episode.

The show's major theme is how love revolts against war.