62nd Berlin International Film Festival

62nd Berlin International Film Festival
Festival poster
Opening filmLes adieux à la reine
Closing filmCaesar Must Die
LocationBerlin, Germany
Founded1951
AwardsGolden Bear: Caesar Must Die
Hosted byAnke Engelke
No. of films395 films
Festival date9–19 February 2012
Websiteberlinale.de

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 competition were announced on 19 December 2011. American actress Meryl Streep was presented with the Honorary Golden Bear on 14 February. Benoît Jacquot's film Farewell, My Queen was announced as the opening film.

The Golden Bear went to the Italian film Caesar Must Die, directed by Paolo and Vittorio Taviani, which also served as closing night film.

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