Michelle Yeoh receives the Golden Honorary Bear in 2026
The Berlin International Film Festival, Berlinale for short, is one of the most important film festivals worldwide. Every year, it attracts the elite of the film industry as well as the largest audience of any film festival in the world.
Up to 400 films are shown in different sections and genres. Year after year, around 300,000 tickets are sold to the public. More than 20,000 film professionals and critics as well as numerous film fans from more than 120 countries are accredited for and visit the Berlin International Film Festival each year.
Berlinale Awards 2027
The most important awards at the Berlinale are the Golden Bear and the Silver Bears. They are presented by an international jury and belong to the most renowned awards in the international film industry.
Golden Bear for Best Film
Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize
Silver Bear Jury Prize
Silver Bear for Best Director
Silver Bear for Best Leading Performance
Silver Bear for Best Supporting Performance
Silver Bear for Best Screenplay
Silver Bear for Outstanding Artistic Contribution
At a Glance
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Berlinale - Berlin International Film Festival 2027
From the internationally renowned Berlinale to smaller festivals revolving around a particular genre or country, Berlin's film festivals offer many highlights for cineastes and movie lovers.
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