Diane Kruger's 'political' period drama kicks off Berlin Film Festival The Inglorious Basterds actress and former model plays the French queen, mistress to Sidonie, her lady in waiting, who is played by the story's protagonist Léa Seydoux. In response to the suggestion, Kruger stated at a press conference in Berlin today that "any revolution, particularly this one is (against) an abuse of power and an abuse of money and that is still going on these days." Critically speaking, the film's first screening has so far seen vague reports of a "muted" response and "mixed" reactions. Celebrated for its politically driven line-ups, this year the Berlin Film Festival promises to more than live up to its reputation this year. Hard-hitting dramas on the rosta include Angelina Jolie's Bosnian war film In The Land of Blood and Honey. The Fukushima nuclear disaster, death row, and the Chinese dissident and artist Ai Weiwei are among other film subjects. On 14 February Meryl Streep will also collect an honorary Golden Bear award, following her recent portrayal of Britain's only female Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in The Iron Lady.