16th Berlin International Film Festival
The 16th annual Berlin International Film Festival was held from 24 June – 5 July 1966. The Golden Bear was awarded to the British film Cul-de-sac directed by Roman Polanski.
Festival poster
Roman Polanski, winner of the Golden Bear at the event
The Golden Bear is the highest prize awarded for the best film at the Berlin International Film Festival. The bear is the heraldic animal of Berlin, featured on both the coat of arms and flag of Berlin.
Golden Bear
Mati Diop with the Golden Bear for Dahomey in 2024
Nicolas Philibert with the Golden Bear for On the Adamant in 2023
Carla Simón with the Golden Bear for Alcarràs in 2022