Movies often speak to the trials and tribulations of our times. Movies often provide an escape from the trials and tribulations of our times as well. Finding a balance between those two roles during these turbulent times was one of the challenges facing Kelley Vickery as she put together the lineup for the 12th Berkshire International Film Festival. “I made a conscious effort to give audiences something a little more joyful this year,” said the founder and executive director of BIFF in a telephone interview this week. “We didn’t shy away from difficult topics, but there was a focus on cultural films that will leave people just feeling good when they leave the theater.” Read more about the 12th annual Berkshire Film Festival >>