29th Berlin International Film Festival
The 29th Berlin International Film Festival was held from 20 February – 3 March 1979. The Golden Bear was awarded to the West German film David directed by Peter Lilienthal.
Festival poster
1979 Retrospective poster, featuring Rudolph Valentino
Jörn Donner, Jury President
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