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.'

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.

The Thing With Feathers' Star Benedict Cumberbatch and writer-director Dylan Southern arrived in Berlin for the film's European bow.

This adaptation of Max Porter’s acclaimed novel is an iffy mishmash of shonky scares, clumping metaphors and melodrama

Benedict Cumberbatch was joined by two young co-stars on the Berlinale red carpet on Tuesday (February 18) for the premiere of their new film "The Thing With Feathers," a family drama with noir elements. Despite its dark subject matter, the film offered an exciting opportunity to explore human emotions, said Cumberbatch.

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

Renowned actor Benedict Cumberbatch reveals feeling unexpectedly emotional while portraying a widower in 'The Thing With Feathers,' showcased at the Berlin Film Festival. The role explores grief through visits from a mystical crow,