"The International" Kicks Off Berlin Film Festival

The 2009 Berlin International Film Festival kicked off today in Germany and will run until February 15th. The opening film this year was "The International" which stars Clive Owen, Naomi Watts, Ulrich Thomsen and Armin Mueller-Stahl.

18 movies will compete for the golden and silver bears. Winners will be announced on February 14th.

Here is a picture of director Tom Tykwer (R) and British actor Clive Owen as they pose at the photocall for the film 'The International' which will make its way stateside next weekend. The trailer for the film can also be seen below along with more pictures from the red carpet at the opening of the event.

Scottish actress and this year's jury-president Tilda Swinton entering:

German actress Esther Schweins arrives at the premiere