The 62nd annual Berlin International Film Festival was held from 9 to 19 February 2012. British film director Mike Leigh was the president of the jury. The first five films to be screened in the compe
Festival poster
Mike Leigh, Jury President
Paolo and Vittorio Taviani, winners of the Golden Bear at the festival
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The Golden Bear is the highest prize awarded for the best film at the Berlin International Film Festival and is, along with the Palme d'Or and the Golden Lion, widely considered among the most prestig
2026 recipient: İlker Çatak
Gene Kelly won for Invitation to the Dance (1956).
Ingmar Bergman won for Wild Strawberries (1958).
Pier Paolo Pasolini won for The Canterbury Tales (1972).