years of the berlin it's a story with big stars and this year a new chapter a new festival direct to carlow shots graham artistic director and marietta reason big executive director in charge of business. there's the usual eclectic mix of films italian drama hidden away is about the naive movement painter antonio. heriot director abel for a sense acts a body willem dafoe on a voyage of discovery into his own subconscious. and oscar winning italian actor. will be in town for the premiere of a blind action remake of pinocchio. i'm going to do it it's the christian. british actress helen mirren will receive the honorary golden bear for lifetime achievement but another guest can enjoy her performances in films like the long good friday and the queen. another oscar winner is president of the jury british actor jeremy irons cardamom iran known to the mainstream is provided by the animated disney film on work. which examines the problems of teenage elves. looks like a lot of different and intriguing movies in store this is festival i'm joined from downtown berlin the throbbing heart of the festiva

let's get straight to our exclusive interview since his appointment back in 2013, carlow mussina has overseen a steadily rising share price at italy's biggest bank. but this week's 4.9 billion euro offer took markets by surprise. the ideations deal would be one of the biggest consolidations. i'm pleased to be joined by the chief executive of intense us and follow carlo messina. i know it is very busy days for you. what have investors told you about the move austin mark what do they like and what do they question? carlo: so, good morning. investors like the move. the designing of the move. supervisor that the want the european bank to be consolidated. the points in the transaction is that it is creative. we can create value for both. it is absolutely positive from our side. francine: when you talk about regulators, can you tell us if you think the ecb is 100% behind the move? francine,is clear, that it is impossible for a bank like us, one of the strongest anks in europe, to make transaction without any positive implications from the supervisor. transaction is completely in line with