Fodor's Expert Review Berlinale: Internationale Filmfestspiele

In February, numerous cinemas band together to host the prestigious Internationale Filmfestspiele, or Berlinale, a 10-day international festival at which the Golden Bear award is bestowed on the best films, directors, and actors. Ticket counters open three days before the party begins, but individual tickets are also sold on each day of the festival, if you're willing to wait in line for what can be hours. Film buffs should purchase the season pass, or act quickly when tickets are sold online.