Benedict Cumberbatch embraces vulnerability in films, challenges traditional masculinity

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Berlinale 2025 review: 'The Thing With Feathers'

Despite a committed central performance by Benedict Cumberbatch, 'The Thing With Feathers' can't do justice to Max Porter's astonishing novella.

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Benedict Cumberbatch unexpectedly sideswiped by grief in 'Thing With Feathers' drama

Benedict Cumberbatch was overtaken by grief at unexpected moments while playing a widower in his new family drama "The Thing With Feathers," the British actor said on Tuesday in Berlin.

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Berlin. When Benedict Cumberbatch visited the Berlin Film Festival on Tuesday, he took the opportunity to question macho culture and the alpha male ideal. – I am very happy to explore male grief and the strength of daring to be weak and vulnerable, said the British star about the lead role in “The Thing with Feathers”.

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Benedict Cumberbatch embraces vulnerability in films, challenges traditional masculinity

Benedict Cumberbatch discussed redefining masculinity in cinema at a press conference for The Thing With Feathers. Speaking at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, he shared insights on playing a grieving father struggling with loss. The film, based on Max Porter’s book, had its world premiere at Sundance and is set for its European debut in Berlin. Cumberbatch, who also produced the movie through his company SunnyMarch, attended the eve…

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Benedict Cumberbatch: I’m ‘Very Happy to Be Part of Storytelling’ That Goes Against the ‘Strong Man Image of What Masculinity Is’

Benedict Cumberbatch spoke about his relationship to masculinity at the Berlin Film Festival press conference for "The Thing With Feathers."

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Benedict Cumberbatch on ‘The Thing With Feathers,’ Being an Advocate: Society Has “a Very Easy Time Sidelining” Those in Need

Cumberbatch got candid about grief, toxic masculinity and being an advocate in Berlin for the press conference of Dylan Southern's 'The Thing With Feathers.'