French actress Isabelle Huppert (L) and Philippine director Brillante Mendoza pose for photographers at the Berlinale film festival premiere of the film Captive on February 12, 2012 in Berlin. The 62nd Berlinale, the first major European film festival of the year, kicked off on February 9, 2012, with 23 productions screening in the main showcase. Eighteen pictures will vie for the Golden Bear top prize at the event running to February 19, with a jury led by British director Mike Leigh selecting the winner. AFP PHOTO / JOHN MACDOUGALL