Berlinaleco-headMariette Rissenbeekhas decided to step down as executive director after the 2024 edition of the festival.
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Rissenbeek was the first woman to head up the Berlin Film Festival.
Chatrian is expected to stay on after 2024.
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When I accepted my contract in 2019, I knew that it ended after I reached retirement age.
After 2024, I wish to spend more time on tasks at foundations and NGOs.
This decision wasnt easy, Ive grown very fond of the team and the festival.
